Franco Prussian War Quotes & Sayings

Morals are not the important thing-nor enlightenment-nor civilization. A man can do absolutely well without them, but he can't do without something to eat. The supremest thing is the need of the body, not of the mind and spirit. — Mark Twain

When we can only be happy for the success of those less fortunate, we are secretly undermining our own success. — Charles F. Glassman

Every adult should know that the appropriate place to eat ice cream is on the couch in front of the TV, watching TLC. "(mouthful of ice cream) See, those Hoarders, they're the ones with the problem! — Jim Gaffigan

It is the right of a democratically elected parliament to act in defence of our traditional liberties, and everything should be done to keep it that way. — Jeremy Corbyn

I came into adult life equipped with an essentially romantic ethic. — Joan Didion

The weather was atrocious. A frightful storm burst upon us. We camped literally in water ... To cap our woe, there was no means to light a single fire. We had to imagine dinner. — Leonce Patry

Administering another country is always a very tricky proposition. — Juan Cole