Kumulipo Creation Quotes & Sayings

Nixon did not anticipate the extent to which Kissinger, whom he barely knew when he appointed him national-security adviser in 1969, would be envious and high-strung - a maintenance project of the first order. — Robert Dallek

The "Kumulipo" is an old Hawaiian prayer chant that poetically describes the creation of the world. The word literally means "beginning-in-deep-darkness." Here darkness doesn't connote gloom and evil. Rather, it's about the inscrutability of the embryonic state; the obscure chaos that reigns before germination. — Rob Brezsny

The very nature of interstate war puts innocent civilians into great jeopardy, especially with modern technology. — Murray Rothbard

I still believe nonfiction is the most important literature to come out of the second half of the 20th century. — Tom Wolfe

Short fiction is like low relief. And if your story has no humor in it, then you're trying to look at something in the pitch dark. With the light of humor, it throws what you're writing into relief so that you can actually see it. — Elizabeth McCracken

The very first time I saw you," Daniel continued, "it wasn't any different than any other time I've seen you since. The world was newer, but
you were just the same. It was - "
"Love at first sight." That part she knew.He nodded. "Just like always. The only difference was, in the beginning, you were offlimits to me.
I was being punished, and I'd fallen for you at the worst possible time. Things were very violent in Heaven. Because of who ... I am ... I was expected
to stay away from you. You were a distraction.
The focus was supposed to be on winning the
war. It's the same war that's still going on."
He sighed.
"And if you haven't noticed, I'm still very
distracted. — Lauren Kate

Earlier in my career, I was really tight, really together, and knew who I was and I was confident. I kind of feel in between now. — Sarah Silverman

Please tell me he's not skipping. — Christopher Healy

Against the backdrop of people who avoid work, cut corners, and do half-hearted jobs, a diligent man stands out. Practicing diligence is an excellent way to stand out for Christ at home, in the workplace, and even at church. Today, complete each one of your tasks, however big or small, with diligence. — David Jeremiah

But that reality was like nothing I'd ever seen before: a reality that didn't seem to fit. — Haruki Murakami

I have six brothers and sisters. We all look totally different: blonde hair, curly hair, green eyes, dark eyes, dark skin, light skin. It's just how it is. — Rashida Jones

Dance music is no longer a simple Donna Summer beat. It's become a whole language that I find fascinating and exciting. Eventually, it will lose the dance tag and join the fore of rock. — David Bowie

Sometimes you've got to eat a turd sandwich; makes the ribeye taste better next time. — Shane Battier

There should be a drama series about women trying to figure out their mystery leg bruises. — Kelly Oxford

The moment something happens to one you love, it's twenty times more intense. You experience pain and enlightenment on a much vaster scale. — Rufus Wainwright

It's not easy taking my problems one at a time when they refuse to get in line. — Ashleigh Brilliant