Lofty Quest Quotes & Sayings

We have a tendency to describe the human condition in lofty terms, such as a quest for freedom or striving for a virtuous life, but the life sciences hold a more mundane view: It's all about security, social companionships, and a full belly. There is obvious tension between both views, which recalls that famous dinner conversation between a Russian literary critic and the writer Ivan Turgenev: 'We haven't yet solved the problem of God,' the critic yelled, 'and you want to eat! — Frans De Waal

Invade me now, my ruthless friend,
And make me cower in the dark.
Remind me that I'm all alone
And draw upon my face your mark.
How is it that you capture me,
When all my thoughts deny your force?
Is it the reptile in my brain
That lets your terror run its course?
Baseless Fear undoes us all
Despite our quest for lofty goals.
We would-be Galahads don't die,
Fear just freezes all our souls.
It keeps us mute when feeling love,
Reminding us what we might lose.
And if by chance we meet success,
Fear tells us which safe route to choose. — Arthur C. Clarke

Come on, you sons of bitches, do you want to live forever? — Daniel Daly

And then, beyond some miracle that I'll never understand, I got to keep you — S.C. Stephens

Knowledge and the study of God's Word is voided by the folding of unwilling hands. — Joshua Roman

From Santi's earthly tomb with demon's hole,
'Cross Rome the mystic elements unfold.
The path of light is laid, the sacred test,
Let angels guide you on your lofty quest. — Dan Brown

Is it better not to drink alcohol and eat fried food and not have cheese and never have a cigarette at a party? Of course, but that's just not life. — Gwyneth Paltrow

Everything that is full of life loves change,
for the characteristic of life is movement toward a new goal and urges toward new pleasures — Fulton J. Sheen

Nick didn't take from me, he infused me, showed me the woman I could be - the one I wanted to be. Sexy. Fierce. Shameless. One who took what she wanted without apology. Without fear. — Keri Lake

I've always been fond of acoustic music. — Ian Anderson

Who knows who will be on board? A couple of spies, for sure. At least one grand duke; a few beautiful woman, no doubt very rich and very troubled. Anything can happen and usually does on the Orient Express. — Morley Safer

Krasivaya. It means beautiful, but with strength. Unique. — Ruta Sepetys

When we're able to put most of our energy into developing our natural talents, extraordinary room for growth exists. So, a revision to the "You-can-be-anything-you-want-to-be" maxim might be more accurate: You cannot be anything you want to be - but you can be a lot more of who you already are. — Tom Rath

The most labor-intensive part of putting together a comic is the drawing. — Gene Luen Yang

Living people wait and see because they fool themselves that they have time. Dead people see and wait. — Marlon James

Claude handed her the bag. "Madeline, you seem interested in jewelry."
"I am," she said.
Was this not obvious? Why else would she be standing here?
"In which case, you should consider a career in jewelry. — Sloane Crosley

I completely believe that the 'Saw' movies do have heart and soul and morals and values. — Betsy Russell