Mattinata Leoncavallo Quotes & Sayings

Just as the power of the feudal aristocracy had to be broken in order for capitalism to emerge fully, so must imperialism and capitalism in Third World nations be overcome if a new system is to prevail. — Michael Parenti

The mind is a matter over every kind of fortune; itself acts in both ways, being the cause of its own happiness and misery. — Seneca The Younger

Well, most grown-ups forget what it was like to be a kid. I vowed that I would never forget. — Matt Groening

Self-confidence is not a fixed way of being. People are not born with certain levels of self-confidence, it can be acquired, and it can be lost. — Gudjon Bergmann

And we're more valuable to you alive," said Marcus.
Delarosa cocked her head to the side. "How?"
"Because, um ... " Marcus grimaced. "I don't actually know, I just assumed because that's what people typically say at this point. — Dan Wells

Fate gives you the finger and you accept. — William Shatner

It may be that a taste for Bittor's cooking, for his obsessive, slightly mad investigation into the nature of wood and fire and food, has been prepared by our culture's ongoing attempt to transcend all those things, not just with molecular gastronomy, but with artificial flavors and colors, synthetic food experiences of every kind, even the microwave oven. High and low, this is an age of the jaded palate, ever hungry for the next new taste, the next new sensation, for mediated experiences of every kind. — Michael Pollan

The secret of the nobility and beauty of great ladies lies in the art with which they can shed their veils. In such situations, they become like ancient statues. If they kept the merest scarf on, they would be lewd. Your bourgeois woman will always try to cover her nakedness. — Honore De Balzac

There will be but few people who, when at a loss for topics of conversation, will not reveal the more secret affairs of their friends. — Friedrich Nietzsche

They were firemakers! They were gods! [humans] — Jack London

I've been performing since I was in high school, so I've seen people react to my music and my playing. I'm always appreciative when people like the music, but I'm not shocked. — Kenny G

You have got a good side? I have. I just do not use it too often. My bad side is so much more fun. — Faye Kellerman

Sleep is not on good terms with broken hearts. It will have nothing to do with them. — Christopher Pike