Polidora Quotes & Sayings

Who says history is stagnant? For a historian, facts do not change; it is the way we look at things, our interpretations, that are always changing. This is what makes history exciting - that we can always find something new in what is old. — Ambeth R. Ocampo

The chief arguments that are urged against an established religion, may be used with equal force against an established charity. The dissenter submits, that no party has a right to compel him to contribute to the support of doctrines, which do not meet his approbation. The rate-payer may as reasonably argue, that no one is justified in forcing him to subscribe towards the maintenance of persons, whom he does not consider deserving of relief. — Herbert Spencer

Once the principle is admitted that it is the duty of the government to protect the individual against his own foolishness, no serious objections can be advanced against further encroachments. — Ludwig Von Mises

I always considered myself the world's worst actress. — Luise Rainer

The great wheel of Fate rolls on like a Juggernaut, and crushes us all in turn, some soon, some late — H. Rider Haggard

I grew up listening to Jay-Z, and I think the first time I really became obsessed with learning and thinking about lyrics was when I started listening to rap; I was 11, 12, and started becoming aware of music beyond the familiar. — Ezra Koenig

The greatest detriment to tomorrow's success, is today's success. — Rick Warren

I thought it was respectful to each country to sing in their language. — Nana Mouskouri