Jean Raspail Quotes & Sayings

This is the treasure we need today - helping the child become independent of us and make his way by himself, receiving in return his gifts of hope and light. — Maria Montessori

I began to understand that glory was a Gorgon who could turn you to stone if you failed to continue to perform — Joel Dicker

Ms. It sounds like a sick bumblebee, it sounds frigid. I mean, who the hell would ever want to stick his hand up the dress of somebody who goes around calling herself something like Ms.? It's all so stupid. — Patti Smith

[T]houghts will arise. Don't be bothered by them. Don't think they're bad or that you shouldn't be having them. ... If you leave them alone, they'll depart of their own accord. This is how to 'cease all movements of the conscious mind.' You cannot do it by the direct application of your will. — Steve Hagen

Like forgiveness, it was not a thing once learned and then comfortably put aside but a matter of constant practice - to accept the notion of one's own mortality, and yet live fully, was a paradox worthy of Socrates. — Diana Gabaldon

Most people don't form a self and then lead a life. They are called by a problem, and the self is constructed gradually by their calling. — David Brooks

Latin motto of Coates Academy: Ad augusta, per angusta. To high places by narrow roads. They're — Michael Grant

ELVIS PRESLEY was bigger than life. His success was documented and laid out for him. He came to the first show I had in Memphis, and it was very nice. He sort of treated me like an equal, because we were both fresh in the business. We got to be great friends and kindred souls. — Roy Orbison

I am wired like a CEO and care a great deal about the bottom line, but I care about my customers even more than that. That's always been my competitive advantage. — Gary Vaynerchuk

"What are you looking for?" "Gandolf," I cracked, trying not to laugh. He pursed his lips. "I'm serious. You need to listen. — Liz Schulte