John Donne Metaphysical Quotes & Sayings

It began as a mistake. — Charles Bukowski

We demand an unconditional peace, we demand a cease-fire, a withdrawal of all foreign troops, and closing of the border ... We will find a compromise within the country. — Petro Poroshenko

When a society removes moral responsibility by belief that the acquisition of knowledge comes from an unknown and mysterious venue, it loses its ability for rational conceptualization of values because they are stripped from the reality of this life and placed in an imaginary next life, which is a recipe for disaster. — Al Stefanelli

We're not like the distance guys. I have a very simple approach. I don't overcomplicate. People ask me, are you doing 42 steps, 44 steps for 100 metres? I don't know. — Usain Bolt

I know that I need honesty from the people I interview. I also know that the truth is more interesting than made up stuff, and also, people don't connect with you if you're not honest. — Neil Strauss

Find your eternity in each moment — Henry David Thoreau

My policy has been, and will continue to be, while I have the honor to remain in the administration of the government, to be upon friendly terms with, but independent of, all the nations of the earth. To share in the broils of none. To fulfil our own engagements. To supply the wants, and be carriers for them all: Being thoroughly convinced that it is our policy and interest to do so. — George Washington

Love is like a flame; it burns itself out eventually, — Ayse Kulin

Sometimes it seems like America is the Christian and Israel is the little Jew they love in this fetishistic way. Like, you're my little sister and I'll kick anyone's ass that messes with you. But when we're alone and no one's looking I'll harass you. — Jill Soloway

The fact that the movement was carried on by women who, for the most part, had no money of their own and were totally inexperienced in organization, and that they won their fight in about two generations, makes a story often dramatic and always worth preserving. — Florence Ellinwood Allen

First you get a dog, and then you develop a taste for wine. God knows what might happen next. — James Runcie

My goal had been to win a championship, work toward the Hall of Fame, have my jersey retired by the team and I'd go in as a lifelong New York Giant, but I'm now resigned to the fact that this won't happen. — Michael Strahan

The golden gate to peace in life is the experience of bliss, and it is easy for everyone to acquire this great glory and live it throughout life. — Maharishi Mahesh Yogi