Pedro Calderon Dela Barca Quotes & Sayings

Wonder Woman' was conceived by Dr. Marston to set up a standard among children and young people of strong, free, courageous womanhood; and to combat the idea that women are inferior to men, and to inspire girls to self-confidence and achievement in athletics, occupations, and professions monopolized by men. She wasn't meant to be a superwoman; she was meant to be an everywoman. — Jill Lepore

If individuals do not occupy their legitimate position, then it will be occupied by a god or a king or a coalition of interest groups. If citizens do not exercise the powers confered by their legitimacy, others will do so.
(I - The Great Leap Backwards) — John Ralston Saul

The by far greater number of human beings are never aware of what is passing around and within them, and millions fall victims of disease and die prematurely just on this account. — Nikola Tesla

You know, I try not to look back, because looking forward is so much better than looking backward. — Jim Bakker

Making our art, we make artful lives. — Julia Cameron

I really like to travel when I write. Something about seeing new things and being in new cultures and environments provokes new thoughts in your head. — Josh Radnor

Who would have thought at this time in our lives that we'd still have something like this. That it turns out we're not finished with changes and excitements. And not all dried up in body and spirit. — Kent Haruf

And if I die before I wake
I pray the lord my soul to take
But please don't cry
Just know that I have made these songs for you. — Kid Cudi

The best brothels in Bangkok seem to have a weakness for Greek names,' [Liz] commented acidly and got out. Harry looked up at a large neon sign proclaiming that the motel was called Olympussy. — Jo Nesbo

Because I'm married and have kids, I feel like I sometimes get pegged as a choirboy or something, but I wouldn't exactly describe myself that way. — Chris O'Donnell

There aren't many sure things in life, but one thing I know for sure is
that you have to deal with the consequences of your actions. You have to follow
through on some things. — Cecelia Ahern

The question is no longer whether the United States should contribute to assuring Israel's survival and prosperity; that goes without saying. — George Ball

Let him join the men of the past. Her old lovers were ghosts. None of them had survived; none were missed. — Sarah Hall

Pay what you owe and you'll know what's your own. — Benjamin Franklin

I think every individual has his or her own power, and it's a matter of working, taking time and defining what that power is. — Jill Scott