Parabole Quotes & Sayings

A bold onset is half the battle. — Giuseppe Garibaldi

People can glum onto all sorts of things. And some might use this in that way instead of taking personal responsibility for their lives. But if you discover the addiction is not all your own, you can ask, "Do I want to drink or smoke on behalf of Uncle Fred? Or do I realize I need to get rid of Uncle Fred and live my own life." — Robert Moss

He asked them to close their eyes, and hoped their mouths would follow suit. p. 137 — Anthony Marra

So long as we believe in our heart of hearts that our capacity is limited and we grow anxious and unhappy, we are lacking in faith. One who truly trusts in God has no right to be anxious about anything. — Paramahansa Yogananda

The fires of night
through distance dance
ghosts who still know how to sing — Tamara Rendell

If we live truly, we shall see truly. It is as easy for the strong man to be strong, as it is for the weak to be weak. — Ralph Waldo Emerson

Boredom is just the reverse side of fascination: both depend on being outside rather than inside a situation, and one leads to the other. — Arthur Schopenhauer

Now, you just forget about Jaimy, 'cause he's sure forgot about you, the snob. Now let's me and you go and get married and have a fine toss in the hay and then we'll talk about other things." Davy looks out across the crowd. "Let's us lovers find a preacher." He points at a tall man in black coat. "Sir! You there! Are you a preacher? Well, who cares, you'll do, now just say the words, now ... — L.A. Meyer

Today we ought to be able to see first that Booker T. Washington faced a situation in which he was seeking desperately for a way out, and he could see no way out except capitulation. — C.L.R. James

Some things defy language itself. — Sylvain Reynard

There's a big difference, I discovered, between wanting to die and not wanting to live. When you want to die, you at least have a goal. When you don't want to live, you're really just empty. — Brian Hugh Warner

Impatience has a poor track record for perfection. Getting things right usually includes calming down! — Garrison Wynn