Jappie Mhango Quotes & Sayings

The theory of the transference of the collective will of the people to historic persons may perhaps explain much in the domain of jurisprudence and be essential for its purposes, but in its application to history, as soon as revolutions, conquests, or civil wars occur - that is, as soon as history begins - that theory explains nothing. — Leo Tolstoy

Future is the most difficult problem of our era. — Pearl Zhu

Never view obstacles in your path as the enemy. Rather, view any obstacles as detour signs to avoid pitfalls. — Donald L. Hicks

I loved reading Roald Dahl when I was young but I had forgotten a lot about the books. I read the 'BFG' on the iPad the other day and it was so interesting to see his descriptions of clothes and places. — Frank Lampard

The possession of a library, or the free use of it, no more constitutes learning, than the possession of wealth constitutes generosity. — Samuel Smiles

He didn't seem to have suffered. His face looked very peaceful. It was like - a windless day at the end of autumn, when a single leaf falls from a tree. But maybe that's not a good way to put it. — Haruki Murakami

You reach a point in your career when the weeks turn into a month or more of the phone not ringing. — Sam J. Jones

What the world needs now is liberated men who have the qualities Silverstein cites, men who are 'empathetic and strong, autonomous and connected, responsible to self, to family and friends, to society, and capable of understanding how those responsibilities are, ultimately, inseparable.' Men need feminist thinking. It it the theory that supports their spiritual evolution and their shift away from the patriarchal model. Patriarchy is destroying the well-being of men, taking their lives daily. — Bell Hooks

Perhaps it is the key to the garden! — Frances Hodgson Burnett

This life is but a pilgrimage. — Horace Walpole

No one is contented in this world, I believe. There is always something left to desire, and the last thing longed for always seems the most necessary to happiness. — Marie Corelli

Why is it so hard to get people to study the Scriptures? Common sense tells us what revelation commands: 'Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God'
'Search the Scriptures'
'Be ready to give to every one a reason of the hope that is in you.' These are the words of the inspired writers, and these injunctions are confirmed by praising those who obey the admonition. And yet, for all that we have the Bible in our houses, we are ignorant of its contents. No wonder that so many Christians know so little about what Christ actually taught; no wonder that they are so mistaken about the faith that they profess. — William Wilberforce