Monckeberg Calcification Quotes & Sayings

When we only name the problem, when we state complaint without a constructive focus or resolution, we take hope away. In this way critique can become merely an expression of profound cynicism, which then works to sustain dominator culture. — Bell Hooks

Equanimity arises when we accept the way things are. — Jack Kornfield

They [Rappites] were moving from Southern Indiana to Pennsylvania, where they had originally settled when they came from Germany. They were looking for someone who wanted to buy a pre-built town, which wouldn't have been appropriate for any kind of normal settlement. That's when Robert Owen [Welsh industrialist and utopian socialist] buys the village and founds New Harmony. — Christine Jennings

My parents felt that acting was far too insecure. Don't ask me what made them think that painting would be more secure. — John Hurt

No real-world human being brings to the U.S. presidency the range of attributes necessary for full success in the job. — James Fallows

[Reacher] knew people with houses. He had talked to them, with the same kind of detached interest he would talk to a person who kept snakes as pets or entered ballroom dancing competitions. — Lee Child

Food is, for me, for everybody, a very sexual thing and I think I realised that quite early on. I still cannot exaggerate how just putting a meal in front of somebody is really more of a buzz for me than anything. And I mean anything. Maybe that goes back to trying to please my dad, I don't know. It's like parenting in a way I suppose. — Nigel Slater

Even more amazing than the wonders of Nature are the powers of the spirit. — Helen Keller

Pooh, he's a ninkypoop!" "How do you know?" asked Jane, very interested. "I know because I heard Daddy call him one this morning!" said Michael, and he laughed at Andrew very rudely. "He is not a nincompoop," said Mary Poppins. "And that is that. — P.L. Travers

Religion is the basis of civil society, and the source of all good and of all comfort. — Edmund Burke

She says everyone you lose here, you find again there. Our family is all together. Her. My parents. — Mitch Albom