Quotesforlife Quotes & Sayings

War is not inherent in human beings. We learn war and we learn peace. The culture of peace is something which is learned, just as violence is learned and war culture is learned. — Elise M. Boulding

The best way to contribute to a brand-new environment is not by trying to prove what a wonderful addition you are. It's by trying to have a neutral impact, to observe and learn from those who are already there, and to pitch in with the grunt work wherever possible. — Chris Hadfield

If you confront anyone who has lied with the truth, he will usually admit it - often out of sheer surprise. It is only necessary to guess right to produce your effect. — Agatha Christie

Don't move your money from Bear! That's just being silly! Don't be silly! — Jim Cramer

If you've got a big mouth and you're controversial, you're going to get attention. — Simon Cowell

Just like Sept. 11, only with nuclear weapons this time, that's the threat. I think that is the threat. I think it's just facing reality. It's not a happy reality, but it's reality and if you don't deal with it, it will become even more unpleasant. — John Bolton

Look up, greet sparks of fire with salted eyes,
For he's a burning atmospheric sigh:
One blaze of liquid flame on midnight sky,
Soft orbital decay, and last goodbye. — Alan James Roll

Identity issues are hardwired into the way I think about character - it's almost as if I can't get away from them even if I want to. — Dan Chaon

I do pay performance royalties on others' songs I perform live, but I'm not recording these songs and putting them up for sale. — Prince

I wanted to explore the art of pleasure in Italy, the art of devotion in India and, in Indonesia, the art of balancing the two. — Elizabeth Gilbert

My sister can walk down the street and just know what's going on with people. She'll say, 'Oh, they're going through a divorce' or, 'Their kid just went off to college' or, 'He just got a great job.' — Bryce Dallas Howard