Mardi Gras 2016 Quotes & Sayings

For the first time in the history of mankind, one generation literally has the power to destroy the past, the present and the future, the power to bring time to an end. — Hubert H. Humphrey

It is best if we do not listen to or look at the person whom we consider to be the cause of our anger. Like a fireman, we have to pour water on the blaze first and not waste time looking for the one who set the house on fire. "Breathing in, I know that I am angry. Breathing out, I know that I must put all my energy into caring for my anger." So we avoid thinking about the other person, and we refrain from doing or saying anything as long as our anger persists. If we put all our mind into observing our anger, we will avoid doing any damage that we may regret later. — Nhat Hanh

To reclaim the prodigal is well, but to save him from ever being a prodigal is better. — Charles Spurgeon

I can't imagine a more fulfilling thing for a writer than that you've made a strong impact on the lives of other people. Just because I've heard it before does not mean I don't want to hear it one more time. — Armistead Maupin

When you go against fate, the result can be dangerous. — Sona Charaipotra

I love puns. I've been known to turn the car around just to take advantage of a good pun situation. It really is the highest form of humor. — Karin Slaughter

Only those who risk going too far can possibly find out how far they can go, — Wendy Owens

When I first thought of the idea for 'Sweet Valley High,' I loved the idea of high school as microcosm of the real world. And what I really liked was how it moved things on from 'Sleeping Beauty'-esque romance novels where the girl had to wait for the hero. This would be girl-driven, very different, I decided - and indeed it is. — Francine Pascal

Most people who use the Internet seem take its nature and characteristics for granted, like we take air and water for granted. — Rebecca MacKinnon

When I sing I have a lot of visions. Like what's happening now in my life. — Cyndi Lauper

You know, I started my career in politics in 1967. I'm not new to this. I did not just fall off the Christmas tree. I understand the world is complex. I know that there are people out there who want to hurt other people. — Dennis Kucinich

I didn't do it to look nice," she said.
"But you do care."
Tiger Lily studied the tree and decided if she did care, she would now choose not to. — Jodi Lynn Anderson