Sathyan Anthikkad Quotes & Sayings

Ask yourself how many of the billions of inhabitants of this planet have any idea of how rare it is to have been born as a human being. How many of those who understand the rarity of human birth ever think of using that chance to practice the Dharma? How many of those who think of practice actually do? How many of those who start continue? ... But once you see the unique opportunity that human life can bring, you will definitely direct all your energy into reaping its true worth by putting the Dharma into practice. — Joseph Goldstein

It is impossible for you to go on as you were before, so you must go on as you never have. — Cheryl Strayed

If we don't re-charge the American Brand, all future challenges - economic, social and political - are destined to be driven to the brink, further jeopardizing the strength and competitiveness of our country and its citizens. — Alan Siegel

I never conceived of my biographies as merely telling the lives of famous men but rather as a means of illuminating their times and the great forces that shaped their times - particularly political power, since in a democracy political power has so great a role in shaping the lives of the citizens of that democracy. — Robert A. Caro

I have known only one way of carrying on missionary work, viz., by personal example and discussion with searchers for knowledge. — Mahatma Gandhi

Standing on the defensive indicates insufficient strength; attacking, a superabundance of strength. — Sun Tzu

An extremely effective instrument would be to put a price on carbon. It is only through the market that you can get a large enough and rapid enough response [to climate change] — Rajendra K. Pachauri

I'm learning real skills that I can apply throughout the rest of my life ... procrastinating and rationalizing. — Bill Watterson

Diplomacy: the art of jumping into trouble without making a splash. — Art Linkletter