Sadbhavna Diwas Quotes & Sayings

One could say that what differentiates ancient from modern philosophy is the fact that, in ancient philosophy, it was not only Chrysippus or Epicurus who, just because they had developed a philosophical discourse, were considered philosophers. Rather, every person who lived according to the precepts of Chrysippus or Epicurus was every bit as much a philosopher as they. — Pierre Hadot

What is so certain of victory as patience? — Selma Lagerlof

It is the duty of all men in society, publicly, and at stated seasons, to worship the SUPREME BEING, the great Creator and Preserver of the universe. And no subject shall be hurt, molested, or restrained, in his person, liberty, or estate, for worshipping GOD in the manner most agreeable to the dictates of his own conscience; or for his religious profession or sentiments; provided he doth not disturb the public peace, or obstruct others in their religious worship. — John Adams

Love is a springtime plant that perfumes everything with its hope, even the ruins to which it clings. — Gustave Flaubert

The despair in books was a distant, safe thing. She'd thought she understood the depth of the emotion as she read through the pages of her beloved books, her life touching those of men and women long dead. She's felt for them, cried for them, tried to breathe for them when they no longer breathed. And then, she'd been able to close the book and place it on its shelf, the word trapped between the leather covers.
Oh, sometimes it had taken her hours or days to recover from a particularly emotional book, but there'd always be another to take her mind off the anguish.
There were no books here. — Cynthia Hand

Let us remember that the Heart of Jesus has called us not only for our own sanctification, but also for that of other souls. He wants to be helped in the salvation of souls. — Pio Of Pietrelcina

I'm always depressed when a book ends, because those are my friends for however long the book takes to write. Since I spend so many hours with these fictional people, I sometimes see them more than my real friends. And then they're gone, and we'll never be together like that again. — Seanan McGuire

It's a new dawn, it's a new day ... and I'm feeling good. — Nina Simone

The image is not important. — James Rosenquist

Half of the people in this room are more dressed up than on any other day in the year, and the other half are more dressed down. — Bill Murray

She looked as plump and self-confident as the city pigeons outside, and as sure of her place. — Kerry Greenwood

Courage meant overcoming fear and doing one's duty in the presence of danger, not being unafraid. — Eugene B. Sledge