Fascalia Quotes & Sayings

The rich are different from you and me: they have more influence. — Paul Krugman

My father died when I was only five years old, and that was the moment when I learned a cruel lesson that tomorrow, in fact, might not be another day. — Kara Swisher

A short retirement urges a sweet return. — John Milton

Nothing can be believed but what one sees, or has from an eye witness. — Thomas Jefferson

It's a recession when your neighbor loses his job; it's a depression when you lose your own. — Harry Truman

You can either go to bed satisfied with your efforts today or stressed with what you left for tomorrow. You can either work hard to take on the hill or never know what it is that people see at the top. — Joe De Sena

No one was more surprised than me when my paintings started selling, except maybe my dealer. — Chuck Close

Silence isn't always golden; sometimes it's just yellow. — Dorothy Grover Bolton

Interviews were invented to make journalism less passive. Instead of waiting for something to happen, journalists ask someone what should or could happen. — Mokokoma Mokhonoana

Despite the headmaster's romantic claims that the origin of the cravat went back to the silk fascalia worn by Roman orators to warm their vocal cords, Langdon knew that, etymologically, "cravat" actually derived from a ruthless band of Croat mercenaries who donned knotted neckerchiefs before they stormed into battle. To this day, this ancient battle garb was donned by modern office warriors hoping to intimidate their enemies in daily boardroom battles. — Dan Brown

A diplomatic solution that puts significant and verifiable constraints on Iran's nuclear program represents the best and most sustainable chance to ensure that America, Israel, the entire Middle East will never be menaced by a nuclear-armed Iran. — Joe Biden

I get the feeling people respect me and that there is affection for me. That makes me happy. — Andres Iniesta

The doctrine of foreordination is not a doctrine of repose; instead, it is a doctrine for second- and third-milers, and it will draw out of them the last full measure of devotion. It is a doctrine for the deep believer but it will bring only scorn from the skeptic. — Neal A. Maxwell

You must first have the knowledge of your power; second, the courage to dare; third, the faith to do. — Charles F. Haanel

Steve Jobs is someone I've studied inside and out, and I've applied so many of his techniques and philosophies to my businesses. It's a remote mentorship because I've never met him. — Ryan Blair