Globby Discovers Quotes & Sayings

Democracy demands that the religiously motivated translate their concerns in to universal, rather than religion-specific, values ... it requires that their proposals be subject to argument and amenable to reason.
Now I may be opposed to abortion for religious reasons, to take one example, but if I seek to pass a law banning the practice, I cannot simply point to the teachings of my church or evoke God's will. I have to explain why abortion violates some principle that is accessible to people of all faiths, including those with no faith at all. — Barack Obama

I'll tell you what I think is not okay. Have you ever seen that show on MSNBC, 'Lockup?' It's a reality show that takes place inside a prison. Do the prisoners have to sign release forms? Or do they have to be on it whether they like it or not? — Seth MacFarlane

A successful swindler has to be a great salesman even more than a great actor. — David Suchet

No outside events can disturb your inner peace. — Lailah Gifty Akita

What does a boy who' witnessed what Charlie's witnessed know about trust? How does a boy like that discern right from wrong? — A.S. King

Like a fable, Night when a Milky Way goes through the other Milky Way
My hope is standing
He walked with the speed of memories — Lewis Carroll

You're unbelievable and completely selfish, Liam. This is not how I raised you. — Heidi McLaughlin

My smile couldn't be smugger if I bought it from Smuggy McSmugster at the Smug Store in Smugville. — Leisa Rayven

All that matters on the chessboard is good moves. — Bobby Fischer

First, define your credo- the belief system of the organization. Secondly, define your real ambition, or where do you want to go as a collective community. — Kevin Allen

Gankis lifted an arm to point at the distant shale cliffs. "And in the face of it there were thousands of little holes, little what-you-call-'ems ... "
"Alcoves," Kennit supplied in an almost dreamy voice. "I call them alcoves, Gankis. As would you, if you could speak your own mother tongue. — Robin Hobb

The more time I spent at the Finches', the more I realized what a waste of my life this school crap was. It was nothing but a holding tank for kids without bigger plans or ideas. — Augusten Burroughs

Social media does not change your culture, it reveals it. — Sandy Carter

Just give me a bit, let me pretend you're still alive," Andrei said hoarsely. "Let me pretend that I don't have to give you up."
"Andrei," Warm, calloused hands cupped Anrei's face. "Look at me. I'm real. I'm still with you. A part of me will always be with you. Even after I go through that doorway. — Marguerite Labbe

Anything you say may be used against you. — Betty Smith