Hobart William Smith Colleges Quotes & Sayings

I don't believe one writes for oneself. I think that writing is an act of love- you write in order to give something to someone else. To communicate something. to have other people share your feelings. This problem of how long your work survives is fundamental for a novelist or a poet. One hopes for a sense of continuity. — Umberto Eco

E-books are great for instant gratification - you see a review somewhere of a book that interests you, and you can start reading it five minutes later. — Anne Lamott

September 11th was a moment when America had the sympathy of the world. — Tom Ford

There are things you do only for love. — Gabriel Garcia Marquez

So gradually, and then I had an Italian roadster that I built, it took me five years to build it, it was stolen from me and stripped. I said, well maybe we should have another where we shouldn't steal from each other. — Barry McGuire

It takes more strength of character to withstand good fortune than bad. — Francois De La Rochefoucauld

life is like love it sucks but the good times warm your heart — Deanna Petrie

There's no rule in the end, but only the situation and the inclination of your mind — Steve Hagen

Let firm, well hammer'd soles protect thy feet Through freezing snows, and rains, and soaking sleet; Should the big last extend the shoe too wide, Each stone will wrench the unwary step aside; The sudden turn may stretch the swelling vein, The cracking joint unhinge, or ankle sprain; And when too short the modish shoes are worn, You'll judge the seasons by your shooting corn. — John Gay

You can't win the hearts and minds of the masses unless you inspire them - you must lift their spirits and enliven their hearts. — Jason Silva

All of the administrative methods used in professional circles- confidentiality, whatever else is in vogue- are just tools. Tools that governing bodies can deploy, under the guise of fairness. Some of the most corrupt organisations I have worked with have the most finely developed guidelines that they work to. These guidelines gives them more rope to hang their victims. — Guy Mankowski

America can enjoy a vital, fully functioning government, with all the benefits provided by Texas, while reducing Texas at the same time. — Ian Frazier

If you're not careful to think and speak words of faith, worry will creep in, and it will not only steal your peace and joy, it will steal your 'today.' The present is the greatest gift God ever gives us. So hold on to the peace that's yours in Christ. Don't let it go. — Joyce Meyer

I didn't say to act dead. I said act helpless. — Arthur Golden