Rubeken Quotes & Sayings

Many people don't realize the extent to which stories influence our behavior and even shape our culture. Think about how Bible stories teach the fundamentals of religion and rules of conduct. Think of the fables and parables that molded your values. Think of how stories about your national, cultural or family history have shaped your attitudes about yourself and others. — Lawrence Shapiro

For me books have always been an incredibly solid part of my life, both as escapism and simply as resource. — Jackie French

If you want to be saved look the face of your Christ. — St. Thomas Aquinas

It was one of those decisions you make when you have too much testosterone bubbling around in your system, or when you've been raised in a culture of ridiculous machismo, as I was. — Kevin Hearne

We have a strong military deployment in Iraq and Afghanistan. In countries like Syria, we need a diplomatic breakthrough to end the war. In Libya, the country must first of all be stabilized to stop IS. This means supporting the Libyan government, including in terms of security. We don't want to repeat the mistakes of the past in that country. The situation is extremely dangerous and the next days could be decisive. — Paolo Gentiloni

Better to die fighting for freedom then be a prisoner all the days of your life. — Bob Marley

Unnoticed, the passage has occurred; as I brood, autumn dusk dewdrops fall on my pillow. The voices of insects and the deer by the fence, as one, disturb me to tears this autumn dusk. — Princess Shikishi

Whom the Gods love die young no matter how long they live. — Elbert Hubbard

A woman always has her revenge ready. — Moliere

And what would we be, we sinful creatures, without fear, perhaps the most foresighted, the most loving of the divine gifts? — Umberto Eco

Irwin F. Gellman's Secret Affairs: FDR, Cordell Hull, and Sumner Welles, — Larry Kramer

My dog's a gentleman. — Todd Phillips

Ultimately, you must forget about technique. The further you progress, the fewer teachings there are. The Great Path is really NO PATH. — Morihei Ueshiba

Once I cried in a restaurant because the waitress told me I couldn't eat my soup with a fork, I had to use a spoon. — Liam Payne

Some people have enough dust on their bibles to write damnation on it. — Adrian Rogers