Hedestad On A Map Quotes & Sayings

Science can't explain why two specific people are magnetically drawn to each other instead of repelled. Only love can. — Colleen Oakley

This led Montesquieu to become one of the earliest proponents of the trade theory of peace when he observed that hunting and herding nations often found themselves in conflict and wars, whereas trading nations "became reciprocally dependent," making peace "the natural effect of trade." The psychology behind the effect, Montesquieu speculated, was exposure of different societies to customs and manners different from their own, which leads to "a cure for the most destructive prejudices." Thus, he concluded, "we see that in countries where the people move only by the spirit of commerce, they make a traffic of all the humane, all the moral virtues. — Michael Shermer

Maybe the heavens were a kind of celestial grave, I thought, the way the earth is a repository for our flesh, and when we stared at the stars, we were really beholding a million lives twinkling back at us, asking us not to forget. — Tiffany Baker

As a reader I loathe introductions ... Introductions inhibit pleasure, they kill the joy of anticipation, they frustrate curiosity. — Harper Lee

I figure there's no point in stressing about what's out of my control, and all I can do is make the best of what I've got. — Joel Parkinson

This world gives no room
to be what we dreamt of being — Adrienne Rich

When you fail, fail, and then find your 'No' in life, your Next Opportunity. When you find your next opportunity, say:
Yes ... always yes. — Jessica Brody

no man, if he be ungrateful, will be unhappy in the future. I allow him no day of grace; he is unhappy forthwith. — Seneca.

Never run from what you don't understand, as it will be waiting for you every time you come to a stop. — Guy Finley

People shouldn't dwell on the past. It's enough to try your best in all that you're doing now. — Aya Kito

You are a soldier. A fighter. And now you must fight. Not for the emperor, not for France ... but for yourself. — Rachel L. Demeter

The initial spark, your affection for the characters, all those things can disappear. It's a perilous thing. — Patrick DeWitt

Even today, you get criticized if you're staying at home, because you're not doing enough with your life, but you get criticized for being a career woman because you're not raising your kids. — Sarah Drew

I'd like to have stayed in the Scouts beyond the age of 12. — James McAvoy

One courageous act can make you a hero but frequent courageous acts will keep you a hero. — Amit Kalantri