Kanpai Short Quotes & Sayings

Stain my eyes as I may, on all sides all is black. — Helen Hunt Jackson

I have often thought that if a rational Fascist dictatorship were to exist, then it would choose the American system. — Noam Chomsky

The greater part of mankind are naturally apt to be affirmative and dogmatical in their opinions; and while they see objects only on one side, and have no idea of any counterpoising argument, they throw themselves precipitately into the principles, to which they are inclined; nor have they any indulgence for those who entertain opposite sentiments. To hesitate or balance perplexes their understanding, checks their passion, and suspends their action. They are, therefore, impatient till they escape from a state, which to them is so uneasy: and they think, that they could never remove themselves far enough from it, by the violence of their affirmations and obstinacy of their belief. But — David Hume

No navigator has yet traced lines of latitude and longitude on the conjugal sea. — Honore De Balzac

We all want to feel spiritually vigorous, and we hurt when we don't. This pain is intensified for people who lead church ministries. — John Ortberg

A boar is a very special kind of animal whose bristling is a thing unto itself, and his nape, like a snake's neck, is more a word than a reality. — Guy Davenport

I would spend some of it. I would help a lot of people around me. I will change a lot of people's lives around me, honestly. — Adrien Broner

Roger wondered if this was the sort of way you felt after a battle; the sheer relief of finding yourself alive and unwounded made you want to laugh and arse about, just to prove you still could. — Diana Gabaldon

Today, I would like you to pause, ponder, and think of the value of an immortal soul, especially the ones entrusted to you as parents. Where are your priorities? Have you committed yourself to give the sufficient time necessary to train your children? — L. Tom Perry

To me, curiosity is married to optimism. And that's where a lot of my motivation comes from. A lot of my way out of depression and anxiety is that intersection between optimism and curiosity. Because it means taking a step forward with the hope that there will be discovery. — Carrie Brownstein

You'll not fulfill God's will for your life accidentally. It doesn't come to pass through fate or the sovereignty of God. — Paul Silway

When a man thinks he has got a good deal of strength, and is self-confident, you may look for his downfall. It may be years before it comes to light, but it is already commenced. — Dwight L. Moody

She never worried about falling; such a thing was never possible in this weightless world — Sarah Blakley-Cartwright

Tell us of this Calim Desert," said Wulfgar. "What is a desert?" "A barren land," replied Deudermont grimly, not wanting to understate the challenge that would be before them if they chose that course. "An empty wasteland of blowing, stinging sands and hot winds. Where monsters rule over men, and many an unfortunate traveler has crawled to his death to be picked clean by vultures." The four friends shrugged away the captain's grim description. Except for the temperature difference, it sounded like home. — R.A. Salvatore

Discussion question: Do you think Julie should fuck the warlord? Why or why not? — B.J. Novak