Mrkvicka Knihy Quotes & Sayings

When I was 9 years old, Star Trek came on ... — Whoopi Goldberg

Salvation is not a reward for the righteous, it is a gift for the guilty. — Steven J. Lawson

Marshall Shafter ... kept pasted in his desk drawer a piece of paper he looked at from time to time to remind himself of something. It said, A fool can put on his own clothes better than wise man can do it for him. — Jane Jacobs

Oh righteous doom, that they who make Pleasure their only end, Ordering the whole life for its sake, Miss that whereto they tend. While they who bid stern duty lead, Content to follow, they, Of duty only taking heed, Find pleasure by the way. — Eugene Ionesco

I have never intimidated the masses ... I only intimidate corrupt officials. — Zhu Rongji

A sure way of retaining the grace of heaven is to disregard outward appearances, and diligently to cultivate such things as foster amendment of life and fervour of soul, rather than to cultivate those qualities that seem most popular. — Thomas A Kempis

She suddenly felt herself gasping for air, as if she'd momentarily forgotten how to breathe. She rocked back in her chair and nearly fell over, then slumped against the green-covered table. The bowl fell from her fingers, shattering at her feet, broken glass scattering everywhere. — Joe DeRouen

The state is made for man, not man for the state ... That is to say, the state should be our servant and not we its slaves — Albert Einstein

Early on, you talk about God because you consider Him to be most important. But later, you realize there are means by which God is known and portrayed. — John Piper

I prefer the night to the day and always stay up very late. Darkness is more peaceful, and I don't like sunshine - it hurts my eyes. When I used to live in more communal circumstances, I had to wait until everyone had gone to bed before I had the peace to write, and I still find I can get on with my writing much better at night. — Martin Millar