Publikum Celje Quotes & Sayings

I hear of a convention to be held at Baltimore, or elsewhere, for the selection of a candidate for the Presidency, made up chiefly of editors, and men who are politicians by profession; but I think, what is it to any independent, intellegent, and respectable man what decision they may come to? Shall we not have the advantage of his wisdom and honesty, nevertheless? Can we not count upon some independent votes? Are there not many individuals in the country who do not attend conventions? But no: I find that the respectable man, so called, has immediately drifted from his position, and despairs of his country, when his country has more reason to despair of him. He forthwith adopts one of the candidates thus selected as his only AVAILABLE one, thus proving that he is himself AVAILABLE for any purposes of the demagogue. His vote is of no more worth than that of any unprincipled foreigner or hireling native, who may have been bought. — Henry David Thoreau

The ancient Greeks noticed that a man with arms and legs extended described a circle, with his navel as the center. — Stephen Gardiner

The notion that Anna would want something done "now" and not "shortly" is accurate. — Anna Wintour

if God only interceded with those who deserve it, God would not intercede for any of us. — Aric Clark

The Holy Spirit, who enabled me to believe, gave me peace through believing. I felt as sure that I was forgiven as before I felt sure of condemnation. — Charles Haddon Spurgeon

I'm trying to learn how to tap into the power of my own being. I know it sounds corny. — Lucinda Williams

The people were merely to acknowledge the authority of the Fuehrer, or, let us say, to declare themselves in agreement with the Fuehrer. If they gave the Fuehrer their confidence then it was their concern to exercise the other functions. Thus, not the individual persons were to be selected according to the will of the people, but solely the leadership itself. — Hermann Goring

Writing novels is an essentially amateur activity. — Jane Smiley

Dead men have no victory. — Euripides

To make pleasures pleasant shortens them. — Charles Buxton

Passion creates, addiction consumes. — Gabor Mate