Gentyl Quotes & Sayings

Pascal was even convinced that he could use his theories to justify a belief in God. He stated that 'the excitement that a gambler feels when making a bet is equal to the amount he might win multiplied by the probability of winning it'. He then argued that the possible prize of eternal happiness has an infinite value and that the probability of entering heaven by leading a virtuous life, no matter how small, is certainly finite. Therefore, according to Pascal's definition, religion was a game of infinite excitement and one worth playing, because multiplying an infinite prize by a finite probability results in infinity. — Simon Singh

As long as I stay honest with myself and just do the work that I am willing to do, and have been willing to do and am doing, — Lindsay Lohan

I shall continue to invent new anti-slavery programmes around the world. — David Batstone

I couldn't let go of the thought that it had, in fact, been he, restless and moody Heathcliff. Day after day, he floated through all the Wal-Marts in America, searching for me in a million lonely aisles. — Marisha Pessl

Black people love their children with a kind of obsession. You are all we have, and you come to us endangered. — Ta-Nehisi Coates

I think I'm very conscientious of how precious life is and how quickly life can be taken away from you, especially at times when it can be least expected. — Jeff Garcia

[...] identify influential writers and news sources (including those with strong biases) and monitor what they are saying. This can help you understand how groups talk about events and issues. — Rachel Hilary Brown

You do mean it, then," I said. "You feel ... er ... betrothed to her?" "Well, of course he does, Sassenach," Jamie said, reaching for another slice of toast. "He left her his dog. — Diana Gabaldon

I have long felt that the way to keep children out of trouble is to keep them interested in things. Lecturing to children is no answer to delinquency. Preaching won't keep youngsters out of trouble, but keeping their minds occupied will. — Walt Disney

The pain when you fail is not to convince you to stop, but to be overcome so you can find success there and move on. — A.M. Sawyer

1. I think what haunts many people in the world is to lose something they love, something they value, and someone they care for, for me it was my father, I was losing him when I met him. I felt life is bitter, it happens. I laughed while I see him but there was a girl inside me, who was crying and feeling angry for life and the way it treats people. Deep inside I was already broke, but I smiled to show my father. — Shaikh Ashraf

Our happiness lies in the happiness of other people. Give them their happiness; you will get your own happiness. — Pravin Agarwal

Charity is a nice gesture, but it only offers temporary relief. But if he can change the law, the benefits for the poor will last longer. — Aya Ling