Mellencamp Cherry Quotes & Sayings

Never mind what others do; do better than yourself, beat your own record from day to day, and you are a success. — William J.H. Boetcker

Do something, do something to that, and then do something to that. — Jasper Johns

Do the pamphlets follow the mood of the people, or do the pamphlets encourage certain opinions among the masses? — Bethany Griffin

To practice with an end in view is to have one eye on the practice and the other on the end, which is lack of concentration, lack of sincerity. — Alan W. Watts

The greatest struggle in my life is between a dignified silence and having my say — Amy Bloom

The only just government is the government that serves its citizens, not itself. — Timothy M. Dolan

Exciting wasn't turning out obe as easy as she'd thought it would be, but it was definitely worth pursuing. — Jennifer Crusie

Reason often makes mistakes, but conscience never does. — Josh Billings

You only ever grow as a human being if you're outside your comfort zone. — Percy Cerutty

I like down-to-earth people. — Amos Lee

What hope is there for individual reality or authenticity when the forces of violence and orthodoxy, the earthly powers of guns and bombs and manipulated public opinion make it impossible for us to be authentic and fulfilled human beings?
The only hope is in the creation of alternative values, alternative realities. The only hope is in daring to redream one's place in the world - a beautiful act of imagination, and a sustained act of self becoming. Which is to say that in some way or another we breach and confound the accepted frontiers of things. — Ben Okri

Inside us all are pieces of that which makes the neagitve. Demons are neither good nor bad. Like you, they have many facets. It is that inner essence, or drive, if you will, that we all have that guides us through our lives. Sometimes those voices that drive us are whispered memories that live deep inside and cause us such pain that we have no choice except to let it out and to hurt those around us. But at other times, the voice is love and compassion, and it guides us to a gentler place. In the end, we, alone, must choose what path to walk. No one can help us with it. (Menyara) — Sherrilyn Kenyon

One that has well digested his knowledge both of books and men, has little enjoyment but in the company of a few select companions. He feels too sensibly, how much all the rest of mankind fall short of the notions which he has entertained. And, his affections being thus confined within a narrow circle, no wonder he carries them further than if they were more general and undistinguished. The gaiety and frolic of a bottle companion improves with him into a solid friendship; and the ardours of a youthful appetite become an elegant passion. — David Hume

With all her heart, Mom believed in opportunity for everyone and privilege for no one. She put her children first, and her faith and trust in the American dream. — Ralph Webster