Helen Taussig Quotes & Sayings

Our problem is not that we desire happiness. No, our problem is that we continue to foolishly believe that we can attain it apart from him. We think that if we just try hard enough, the next time we'll get it right (whatever it is) and we'll be happy. Instead of pushing through to the true source of all joy and happiness, we sinfully believe the false promises of lesser gods. — Elyse M. Fitzpatrick

It's abominable, and it's a disgrace to a great democracy to see what's happened in our country. The main reason for that has been the enormous infusion of high quantities of money to campaigns - governors, Congress, president and the U.S. Senate. — Jimmy Carter

It's easier to swoon in pious dreams Than do good actions. — Gotthold Ephraim Lessing

What was it they said about the difference between a lawyer and a bucket of crap being the bucket? — Barbara Delinsky

What conditions are usually necessary for outgroups to be mistreated? Activation of a
social identity leads to such negative outcomes after two conditions are met. First, ingroup members must believe that a common set of norms and values apply to both themselves and to members of the outgroup. Second, the ingroup must see its values as the only acceptable values, so that their values overwhelm those of the outgroup and are the ones that should guide both themselves and the outgroup. The combination of these two factors leads the ingroup to perceive members of the outgroup as deviant, morally inferior, and a potential threat to ingroup values. — Kristin J. Anderson

Life is just a flick of the fingers. Let's face it. And any little bit - you can expand it or enrich it, I think you want to push that and do it. — Peter Beard

And I wasn't old enough to be wise, so I loved her more, not less, because I knew she would be taken from me soon. — Naomi Novik

Here's an idea: How about just 'Americans?' That has a nice ring to it, if you ask me. Placing undue emphasis on our 'separateness' is a step backward. Bring back the melting pot. — Bobby Jindal

I want to be lovely in death... — Pat Conroy

My parents are very hard working people who did everything they could for their children. I have two brothers and they worked dog hard to give us an education and provide us with the most comfortable life possible. My dad provided for his family daily. So, yes, that is definitely in my DNA. — David Oyelowo

The world's oldest woman passed away at 116. They keep dying. I think that title may be cursed. — David Letterman

Learn to listen with your fingers. — Helen B. Taussig

The Gospels and the rest of the New Testament reflect the life of Jesus, what it means for us & what it means for the world. — Philip Yancey

When you love this world, this world becomes yours. — Debasish Mridha