Skived Quotes & Sayings

Dr. King's general principles are universal. But the things he confronted took place in another era. — Al Sharpton

With winsomeness and clarity this great tenet in witness to which we are gladly uniting.
-Roger R. Nicole — R.C. Sproul

In 1986, we gave it our best shot but we didn't get the run of the ball. — Michel Patini

Within the last two years it had been called Tony's, Belle's Bar Sinister, The Ole Plantation, Tony's, Alt Wien, Paris Soir
or Sewer
Victor's Vesuvius, Chez Cocotte, York House, Gay Madrid, and Tony's. — Patrick Dennis

Human exploration is something that's been going on for thousands of years, and the models that worked 500 years ago are likely to work again today. — Peter Diamandis

Considering the unforeseen events of this world, we should be taught that no human condition should inspire men with absolute despair. — Henry Fielding

My only rule: I never photographed the face of the dead, ever, out of respect for the families. — David Douglas Duncan

I had invited 50 or 60 peers and friends, most of whom were parents, to see the film [Trust], and I asked about the last scene. It was interesting because it was split right down the middle, 50/50. About half the audience wanted it to end with the very emotional scene between Clive and Liana, and that feeling of realization and catharsis. And, the other half were adamant about keeping that last scene. — David Schwimmer

Homosexuality is regarded as shameful by barbarians and by those who live under despotic governments just as philosophy is regarded as shameful by them, because it is apparently not in the interest of such rulers to have great ideas engendered in their subjects, or powerful friendships or passionate love - all of which homosexuality is particularly apt to produce. — Plato

I feel an earnest and humble desire, and shall do till I die, to increase the stock of harmless cheerfulness. — Charles Dickens

Oftentimes religious circles are known for extreme control of the people, situations and environment around them. Control then becomes the issue of the hour. Studying the Scriptures without letting the Holy Spirit teach us puts us in control. He always takes us to Jesus. Going to the One the Scriptures point to puts Him in control. In other words, when the Bible is an end unto itself, it gives us a measure of learning, but no personal transformation. — Bill Johnson