Sonnentag Foundation Quotes & Sayings

The wave is ignorant of the true nature of the sea: how can the temporal comprehend the eternal? — Saib Tabrizi

One may not always know his purpose until his only option is to monopolize in what he truly excels at. He grows weary of hearing the answer 'no' time and time again, so he turns to and cultivates, monopolizes in his one talent which others cannot possibly subdue. Then, beyond the crowds of criticism and rejection, the right people recognize his talent - among them he finds his stage. — Criss Jami

But if we can work with people in other parties to get the right answer for the country we'll do that. — Francis Maude

Our breath and movements flowed evenly, measured, in unison. He brought his torso up to meet mine as he heaved, hands grasping at my bra straps, my curls, anything tangible to keep him from floating into the ether. I witnessed his face speak a thousand words as his lips just uttered one: my name again. He was all at once demonic, blissful, tortured, humble and at peace. — Jessica Topper

He says no in order that He may, in some way we cannot imagine, say yes. All His ways with us are merciful. His meaning is always love. — Elisabeth Elliot

A good king is one who is trusted by his people- and one who deserves that trust. — Brandon Sanderson

Mexico is sex and Canada is mind. There is much about Canada that I find admirable - the treatment of immigrants, for example, particularly those from Central America during the recent civil wars there. But there is confusion too: I know of Croatian Nazis who are subsidized by the Canadian government to maintain their racist culture. There is Canada, trying to sustain diversity without knowing exactly what it's doing. — Richard Rodriguez

To Israel's faithful hosts in the past, as to its loyal sons and daughters of the present, the Siddur has been the gate to communion with their Father in Heaven; and, at the same time, it has been a mighty spiritual bond that unites them to their scattered brethren the world over. — Joseph Hertz

I found him between a reality and a nightmare. — Shannon A. Thompson

I hit the ball early and move my wrist a lot, so I get bigger angles. — Alexandr Dolgopolov

Just because you can't see or imagine a good reason why God might allow something to happen doesn't mean there can't be one. — Timothy Keller

I've found that if I tell somebody 'Eat this and don't do that,' it's not only not helpful, it's counterproductive because even more than being healthy, we want to feel free and in control, and as soon as somebody tells us to do something, there's a tendency to do just the opposite. — Dean Ornish

It is equality of monotony which makes the strength of the British Isles. — Eleanor Roosevelt