Michael Zander Quotes & Sayings

You may raise enough money to tunnel a mountain, but you cannot raise money enough to hire a man who is minding his own business. — Henry David Thoreau

I've always been interested in UFOs. — Steven Spielberg

Perdu cleared his throat and announced to the empty car: "Her words were so natural. Manon showed her feelings, always. She loved the tango. She drank from life as if it were champagne and faced it in the same spirit: she knew that life is special. — Nina George

It's not "Why have hamburger when you can have steak?" It's "I'll have the filet mignon, rib eye, t-bone, and fuck it, throw a couple of burgers in there too, I guess." Alphas need variety. — A.D. Aliwat

I went to visit my grandma. I meant to stay for two days, but ended up staying two months. (So I overslept a little). — Jarod Kintz

The man of affluence is not in fact more happy than the possessor of a bare competency, unless, in addition to his wealth, the end of his life be fortunate. We often see misery dwelling in the midst of splendour, whilst real happiness is found in humbler stations. — Herodotus

for when any one understands this Epistle, he has a passage opened to him to the understanding of the whole Scripture. — John Calvin

After all, without understanding yourself, what basis have you for right thinking? — Jiddu Krishnamurti

Actually, the entire ascent of life can be presented as an adaptive radiation in the time dimension. From the beginning of replicating molecules to the formation of membrane-bounded cells, the formation of chromosomes, the origin of nucleated eukaryotes, the formation of multicellular organisms, the rise of endothermy, and the evolution of a large and highly complex central nervous system, each of these steps permitted the utilization of a different set of environmental resources, that is, the occupation of a different adaptive zone. — Ernst W. Mayr

Peace won by compromise is usually a short lived achievement. — Winfield Scott

Sometimes you have to disclaim your country and inhabit another before you can return to your own. — Terry Tempest Williams