Michuzi Blog Quotes & Sayings

Poverty, the existence of the poor, was the first cause of riches. — Peter Kropotkin

Mr Dawson stopped me. "Remember, Jude," he said, "don't dream it, be it. — Raziel Reid

So that's us: processed corn, walking. — Michael Pollan

The status quo (of development) pre-ordains failure from the very beginning. — Gene Kim

My family and friends were definitely the key to my recovery. One thing that I do suggest is that anyone dealing with a life-threatening illness like cancer choose a point person for people to call to find out how you are doing - a sister, brother, mother, father, daughter, son, or close friend. — Olivia Newton-John

In today's competitive economy, to stand still is to die. — Chuck Schumer

If I had been downright honest with myself, I would have seen very plainly in my heart that I did but half fancy being committed this way to so long a voyage, without once laying my eyes on the man who was to be the absolute dictator of it, so soon as the ship sailed out upon the open sea. But when a man suspects any wrong, it sometimes happens that if he be already involved in the matter, he insensibly strives to cover up his suspicions even from himself. And much this way it was with me. I said nothing, and tried to think nothing. — Herman Melville

The interior of Mexico consists of a mass of volcanic rocks, thrust up to a great height above the sea-level. — Edward Burnett Tylor

I hadn't bargained for this. I didn't think it would be like this - shabby clothes, worn-out shoes, circles under your eyes, your hair getting straight and lanky, the way people look at you ... I didn't think it would be like this — Jean Rhys

Hope had stolen into his life just as he was growing comfortable with despair. — David Leavitt

Americans are fascinated by their own love of shopping. This does not make them unique. It's just that they have more to buy than most other people on the planet. And it's also an affirmation of faith in their country. — Simon Hoggart

While contemplating the objects of the senses, a person develops attachment for them, and from such attachment lust develops, and from lust anger arises. — Anonymous

That's tough. Anything I can do?"
"Just stay in play as my backup."
I nearly swerved the car off the road. "I'm sorry - your backup?"
"You know, in case it doesn't work out with Fallon."
"And what about Ethan?"
Jeff chuckled. "I just figured he was your backup for me. — Chloe Neill

It occurred to me that if Africa needed us, sometimes we needed Africa a great deal more. — Helen Fielding