Godfroy Boursiquot Quotes & Sayings

Modesty is not only an ornament, but also a guard to virtue. — Joseph Addison

By the general process of epic poetry, I mean the way this form of art has constantly responded to the profound needs of the society in which it was made. — Lascelles Abercrombie

My passions have never jumped out of the fireplace and set fire to the carpet. — Mason Cooley

Out of limitations, new forms emerge — Georges Braque

Love is kindled in a flame, and ardency is its life. Flame is the air which true Christian experience breathes. It feeds on fire; it can withstand anything rather than a feeble flame; but when the surrounding atmosphere is frigid or lukewarm, it dies, chilled and starved to its vitals. True prayer must be aflame. — Edward McKendree Bounds

His job is not to wield power but to draw attention away from it. — Douglas Adams

Most people like reading about what they already know - there is even a public for yesterday's weather. — Nancy Mitford

I believe that here in South Africa, with all our diversities of colour and race; we will show the world a new pattern for democracy. There is a challenge for us to set a new example for all. Let us not side step this task. — Albert Lutuli

Children needed love, a reliable source of comfort, and an adult willing to take responsibility for them. — Deborah Harkness