Nicolaas Erasmus Quotes & Sayings

I'm hesitant to ever take on the crest of the veteran. So I don't know who I am to warn the younger writer about the perils to come. I think maybe the most dangerous influence is to think you have all the answers and should be giving counsel. — Rachel Kushner

We submit to the society of those that can inform us, but we seek the society of those whom we can inform. And men of genius ought not to be chagrined if they see themselves neglected. For when we communicate knowledge, we are raised in our own estimation; but when we receive it, we are lowered. — Charles Caleb Colton

I don't know anybody who thinks they have it all ... I count myself extremely lucky to have a fantastic family and the career I always wanted. — Cherie Blair

A man of wisdom knows that life is an illusion, so he lives a life of love and happiness as his mission. — Debasish Mridha

It's a great feeling to be wanted, but it's more exciting to be inaccessible. — Shreya Ghoshal

I chant to save my heart. Every time I sit down, that's what I'm doing. — Krishna Das

You will never find peace with these fascists
You'll never find friends such as we
So remember that valley of Jarama
And the people that'll set that valley free.
From this valley they say we are going
Do not hasten to bid us adieu
Even though we lost the battle at Jarama
We'll set this valley before we're through.
All this world is like this valley called Jarama
So green and so bright and so fair
No fascists can dwell in our valley
Nor breathe in our new freedoms air. — Woody Guthrie

What are men? Children who doubt. — Derek Walcott

Behind every successful woman is a hungry man. — Ljupka Cvetanova

Death comes to everyone. We must stand proud as Afghans in the defense of Islam. — Mohammed Omar

The only force at the disposal of democracy is that of public opinion. — Mahatma Gandhi

I have graduate students who have developed this ability to love and want to perfect it. Those are the students I spend a lot of time with because at this time they need that. — Frederick Lenz

Acting like the person I'm supposed to be has always been the easiest thing for me. — Harvey Martin

Be beautiful and you are doing your part to create a more beautiful world. — Bryant McGill

The Internet is fascinating but also stupid in a way. You only see two-dimensional images, and you think you've seen it and know it. — Florentijn Hofman