Forging Paths Quotes & Sayings

In many cases, mathematics is an escape from reality. The mathematician finds his own monastic niche and happiness in pursuits that are disconnected from external affairs. Some practice it as if using a drug. Chess sometimes plays a similar role. In their unhappiness over the events of this world, some immerse themselves in a kind of self-sufficiency in mathematics. (Some have engaged in it for this reason alone.) — Stanislaw Ulam

Freedom in capitalist society always remains about the same as it was in ancient Greek republics: Freedom for slave owners. — Vladimir Ilyich Lenin

You see, calling things by their proper names is the beginning of wisdom. That's a Chinese proverb and they invented writing. The wisdom, in case you're wondering, is that when you get names right, you narrow the gap between you and the thing. — Zia Haider Rahman

I think it takes a lot of confidence to be comfortable in being vulnerable. — Ciara

In retrospect, I can see I couldn't talk to people face to face, so I got on stage and started screaming and squealing and twitching about. Ha! Like, that sure made sense! — David Byrne

It may be doubted whether any repentance is genuine which is not repentance for sin rather than sins — Augustus Hopkins Strong

The U.S. embargo imposed on Nicaragua, rather than weakening the Sandinistas, actually maintained them in power. — Bianca Jagger

Through joy, the Soul confirms your ability to remain victorious - even in the midst of defeat. — Eleesha

Then, as he is criminal he is selfish. — Bram Stoker

Does it make sense to choose the wrong Opportunity just to convince yourself that you would have chosen the right one - had you had the Opportunity? I — Umberto Eco

The definition of success in life has many different meanings. Don't compare your journey to the journey of others. Only you know where the journey began and how very far you have come. — Eleanor Brownn

A new presidential poll reveals that Democrats have the edge among voters under 30. The good news for Republicans is that there's only six people under 30 who actually vote. — Conan O'Brien

When you know your intention, you are in a position to choose the consequences that you will create for yourself. When you choose an intention that creates consequences for which you are willing to be responsible, that is a responsible choice. — Gary Zukav