Sir Richard Francis Burton Quotes & Sayings

There is a Reality which is Indivisible, One, Alone, the Source and Being of all; not a thing, nor even a mind, but pure Spirit or clear Consciousness; and we are That and nothing but That, for That is our true Nature; and the only way to find It is to look steadily within, where are to be found utmost peace, unfading joy, and eternal life itself. — Douglas Harding

Focusing on difficulties intensifies and enlarges the problem. When we focus our attention on God, the problem is put into its proper perspective and it no longer overwhelms us. — Charles Stanley

In real life, every person is the leading man or woman. We don't think of ourselves as supporting or character actors. — Wallace Shawn

If I were trying to avoid embarrassment, I wouldn't have stumbled my way through 'Dancing with the Stars.' — Penn Jillette

The present moment can be chopped into infinitely smaller present moments. This moment is forever. And it is all that matters. — Wendy Wunder

When someone tries to make you happy, that is a true sign of love. — Debasish Mridha

Civilization, or "the system" or "society" or whatever you want to call it, is best served not by mules but by free men. — Robert M. Pirsig

He parked the car, pressed the button for the roof to fold back, and undid his seat belt. "It's an emergency."
Goldilocks giggled. She unfastened her belt and hopped onto her knees. "Yes, I can see" - she glanced down at his crotch - "That we're in danger of a detonation. What's the protocol in a situation like this, Mr. Environmentalist?"
"I'm afraid I have no choice but to advocate for release. — Robin Bielman

Writing allows me the time to travel and see the world, which is what I always wanted to do. I'd really like to have been Sir Richard Francis Burton, but it's the wrong century. — Alan Dean Foster

Money is not necessarily, although it helps a lot for happiness, it's not necessarily the best way to be happy, to be rich, you know. — Eric Ripert

It's gotten to the point where it's big news when I don't do a horror film. — Donald Pleasence

Women are seldom silent. Their beauty is forever speaking for them. — Philip Moeller

It's like the kitchen in that movie where evil rich Michael Douglas tries to have Gwyneth Paltrow murdered because she falls for a poor artist. Everything is stainless steel or marble and the island in the center is the size of a small car. I can't remember if the poor guy gets Gwyneth in the end of the movie and it feels like it matters a lot right now. — Caroline Kepnes

Well, if I can be of any help at all, you are in worse trouble than I thought. — Lily Tomlin

I will do anything to make her happy again, so I give her the stars. — Beth Revis

I was able to read poets that were - allowed me to be humorous without being silly. — Billy Collins