Figlios Mn Quotes & Sayings

Other lands may have their charms, and the sunny skies of other climes may be regretted, but it is with pride and gladness that the wanderer sets foot again on British soil, thanking God for the religion and the liberty which have made this weather-beaten island in a northern sea to be the light and glory of the world. — Isabella Bird

But as he no longer stands on his native soil, his art can't possibly have roots. An artist creates true art for his people only as long as he lives, and suffers, among them. — Olga Grushin

Books, he thought, were a sort of migratory bird. Here they rested a while, weary of their travels, before taking flight again, before moving, settling in another nest for a time. They seemed to him like a flock that had descended on these tables, pages fluttering like wings, and here they rested in the shade, enjoying the lull, knowing it would soon be time to go on their way again. — Lavie Tidhar

It is compassion, the most gracious of virtues,
Which moves the world. — Thiruvalluvar

If you ever know a man who tries to drown his sorrows, kindly inform him his sorrows know how to swim. — Pittacus Lore

If an earnest person has roused himself, if he is not forgetful, if his deeds are pure, if he acts with consideration, if he restrains himself, and lives according to law,then his glory will increase. — Max Muller

Genuine peace is based on inner peace, because you cannot build peace on the basis of anger — Dalai Lama

...I'm going to stop worrying about what might happen to us. With the Lord's help we've been able to make ourselves a good living ever since Father died, and the fortune that has befallen us here in Medford certainly doesn't lead me to believe we will be abandoned now. — Ralph Moody

one of my press comments may have been literally true: "This may be the biggest collection of theocrats in one — Barry W. Lynn

Here's one of my bad habits: when I go to someone's house, I head straight to their bookshelf. — Mark Frauenfelder

Language is the principal tool with which we communicate; but when words are used carelessly or mistakenly, what was intended to advance mutual understanding may in fact hinder it; our instrument becomes our burden — Irving Copi