Kedleston Hall Quotes & Sayings

Mature means neither "too soon" nor "too late," but something between the two. — Nigidius Figulus

The ego represents what we call reason and sanity, in contrast to the id which contains the passions. — Sigmund Freud

Sentimental Humanitarianism: A Dangerous Temptation Gregg argues that sentimental humanitarianism: Reduces most debates to exchanges of feelings. Common responses to disagreements are "you can't say that" or "that's hurtful" or "that offends me." But in quoting British novelist Ian McEwan, Gregg says there is nothing virtuous about being offended. Is naive of human nature. It assumes everyone is of good will. Rather, Gregg says we have to acknowledge that there are some groups of people in which rational conversation is not possible. Doesn't take free choice seriously. It claims all evil emanates from bad education and unjust structures, but this is hardly the full story. Evil is a free choice of each individual, and Gregg says it's not something that can be explained away by the fact that someone is wealthier than — Anonymous

Most people have some purpose or other in their lives. Aristotle says that the end of every being is its greatest good. We all act in view of some good. — James Joyce

Excellence is the rocket that carries you to the stratosphere of success. — Mark LaMoure

During rehearsals I am confronted by things very mysterious. I have terrific fights with inner demons, and it's more painful than it ever was. — Jeanne Moreau

I can only say thank you and thanks also to all of the great songwriters who wrote those wonderful songs that became number ones. — George Strait