Jonathan Swift Gulliver's Travels Satire Quotes & Sayings

But miracles do happen, every shining now and then. If not now, if not now, tell me when. From "If Not Now — Carrie Newcomer

If you truly believe that, my lady and queen, then for you it is truth: all the Gods are One God and all the Goddesses one Goddess. But would you presume to declare one truth for all of mankind throughout the world? — Marion Zimmer Bradley

The right to discuss freely and openly, by speech, by the pen, by the press, all political questions, and to examine the animadvert upon all political institutions is a right so clear and certain, so interwoven with our other liberties, so necessary, in fact, to their existence, that without it we must fall into despotism and anarchy. — William C. Bryant

With the ancient is wisdom; and in length of days understanding. — Ruth Ozeki

When I was coming up through the ranks, not that many people carried a lot money of money on them. This was before checks and credit cards. — Doyle Brunson

The man who bears my name, and who claims to be me, was born on July 15, 1865, the sixth in a family of seven. He was an ugly child, and remained ugly till his eighteenth year, when his looks gradually improved. — Laurence Housman

Red-heeled shoes and silk stockings clocked in black. Gray satin breeches with silver knee buckles. Snowy linen, with Brussels lace six inches deep at cuff and jabot. The coat, a masterpiece in heavy gray with blue satin cuffs and crested silver buttons, hung behind the door, awaiting its turn. — Diana Gabaldon

Hope can still exist even when rescue is impossible. — Sherwin B. Nuland

No one has the power to shatter your dreams unless you give it to them. — Maeve Greyson

Comfort zones are most often expanded through discomfort. — Peter McWilliams

Each Wal-Mart store should reflect the values of its customers and support the vision they hold for their community. — Sam Walton

Industry keeps the body healthy, the mind clear, the heart whole, and the purse full. — Charles Simmons

Atheists should point out that life without God can be meaningful, moral and happy. — Julian Baggini

All sports must be treated on the basis of equality. — Pierre De Coubertin