Rafe Lowell Quotes & Sayings

For tyranny is a kind of monarchy which has in view the interest of the monarch only; oligarchy has in view the interest of the wealthy; democracy of the needy: none of them common good of all. — Aristotle.

Insurance companies sell what might happen tomorrow. Historians sell what certainly happened yesterday. — Mokokoma Mokhonoana

Lindsey: Why would you choose me?
Rafe: Because you're the one I want. — Rachel Hawthorne

The writer cannot be a mere storyteller; he cannot be a mere teacher; he cannot merely X-ray society's weaknesses, its ills, its perils. He or she must be actively involved shaping its present and its future. — Ken Saro-Wiwa

Among the numerous heartbreaks of this terrible war, the innocent horses shot, abused, and killed would not rank among the worst atrocities - but somehow, the killing of innocent beasts, domesticated animals who existed only for man's beauty and pleasure, seemed to highlight the barbaric and depraved depths to which man had allowed himself to sink. — Elizabeth Letts

18Some people make cutting remarks, but the words of the wise bring healing. — Anonymous

All it takes is a single moment. — Alison McGhee

Faster, Faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death. — Hunter S. Thompson

Now that I'm a father, I've forgiven my parents. — Rivers Cuomo

Toleration and liberty are the foundations of a great republic. — Frank Lloyd Wright

I had played the Virgin Mary in 'Jesus of Nazareth,' and I had done 'Juliet' at the age of 15. People said, 'Where do you go from playing Juliet and the Virgin Mary?' And I said, 'Mother Teresa of Calcutta.' — Olivia Hussey

I've always been intrigued by cutout silhouettes. They are so intriguing, so poetic-the shadow of a soul. They tell everything about a character and they are open to be filled with one's own imagination. — Ann Demeulemeester

The only irreplaceable capital an organization possesses is the knowledge and ability of its people. The productivity of that capital depends on how effectively people share their competence with those who can use it. — Andrew Carnegie