Gillards Beach Quotes & Sayings

If ... a principle of true Religion [i.e., true Christianity] should ... gain ground, there is no estimating the effects on public morals, and the consequent influence on our political welfare. — William Wilberforce

People make events into stories. Stories give events meaning. — Scarlett Thomas

Sometimes he remembered how he had heard that soldiers in war when entrenched under the enemy's fire, if they have nothing to do, try hard to find some occupation the more easily to bear the danger. To Pierre all men seemed like those soldiers, seeking refuge from life: some in ambition, some in cards, some in framing laws, some in women, some in toys, some in horses, some in politics, some in sport, some in wine, and some in governmental affairs. "Nothing is trivial, and nothing is important, it's all the same - only to save oneself from it as best one can," thought Pierre. "Only not to see it, that dreadful it! — Leo Tolstoy

Be impeccable with your word. Speak with integrity. Say only what you mean. — Miguel Angel Ruiz

The things that matter most in our lives are not fantastic or grand. They are moments when we touch one another — Jack Kornfield

I imagine I'm a very unusual guy to date. You know, I've got toys on the shelves, and I've got the cars. — Matthew Reilly

But there is also purpose in that life which is almost barren of both creation and enjoyment and which admits of but one possibility of high moral behavior: namely, in man's attitude to his existence, an existence restricted by external forces. — Viktor E. Frankl

My wife wants sex in the back of the car and she wants me to drive. — Rodney Dangerfield

May all the ill deeds, obstructions, and sufferings of beings Be transferred to me, without exception, at this moment, And my happiness and merit be sent to others. May all creatures be imbued with happiness! Just — Dalai Lama XIV

You're going to have to go beyond yourself to keep him. That's a tiring thing. — Katie Crouch