Spiegel Catalog Quotes & Sayings

If you stroke a cat, it will purr; and, as inevitably, if you praise a man, a sweet expression of delight will appear on his face; and even though the praise is a palpable lie, it will be welcome, if the matter is one on which he prides himself. — Arthur Schopenhauer

As far as I can ascertain the reasons for missing a rising fish come from faulty reactions. When we miss a fish we are either too fast or too slow — Ray Bergman

She's a few dances short of a full card. — Mary Matthews

The stronger the ties that bind us to God, the more likely we are to live, react, and behave in harmony with ... greater joy, peace, and happiness. — Jimmy Carter

I bless you with a curse to always remain busy — Amit Abraham

To be a rainbow in someone's cloud is commendable, but I prefer to be the rain because it dampens cheeks and washes away tears. — Richelle E. Goodrich

Hosts of merchants encumber the cities, and the streets are cluttered with solicitors who swarm without limit or purpose. — Charles Fourier

If you look for the best in your employees, they'll flourish. If you criticize or look for the worst, they'll shrivel up. We all need lots of watering. — Richard Branson

They've participated extensively in this conference and they are doing their best to help. — Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka