Spiess Quotes & Sayings

Woe to the person whose words have been detached from their conscience. — Tim Spiess

The thistle is a prince. Let any man that has an eye for beauty take a view of the whole plant, and where will he see a more expressive grace and symmetry; and where is there a more kingly flower? — Henry Ward Beecher

I believe that human beings are born first and given passports later. I'm really thankful for my journey. And it's a journey I didn't design. — Alfonso Cuaron

They're like 'You're an alcoholic.' I go 'No, I'm not.' and then-apparently that's what alcoholics say too, you know? — Norm MacDonald

We are either part of the problem, or part of the solution...what are we doing each day to try and solve the most troubling human problems? — Tim Spiess

Temperance is simply a disposition of the mind which set bounds to the passions — Thomas Aquinas

Just because a flower blooms late does not make it any less beautiful. — Tim Spiess

In Sahih Muslim, it is recorded that 'Umar bin Al-Khattab, may Allah be pleased with him, said, "The Messenger of Allah said: (There is no one among you who performs Wudu' and does it well, or -- amply --, then he says: "I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah and that Muhammad is His servant and Messenger, ' but the eight gates of Paradise will be opened for him and he will enter through whichever one he wishes.) — Muhammad Saed Abdul-Rahman

In fifth grade, I remember my best friend, Vicki DeMattia, opening her lunch box and finding a note from her mother. I love you, Vicki! Sometimes Mrs. DeMattia included more, like what they would do together after school or how many kisses Vicki owed her from their Monopoly game the previous night. I got notes from Anjoli, too. They were typed and left on the dining room table. They went something like this: Lucy: I'm at the theatre tonight and won't be home till after you're asleep. On the table, please find ten dollars for dinner. Be sure to include a vegetable and a green salad. Rinse lettuce thoroughly. Pesticides can kill you. Anjoli. — Jennifer Coburn

In a seemingly dark and troubled world, there are hundreds and thousands of lightworkers, standing strong, refusing to dim their lights. Look for the light workers they are all around you. Follow them back to the light. — Renae A. Sauter

History teaches us that, whatever we say, racists will always distort the words of mainstream politicians to make themselves sound more respectable. — David Blunkett

I've always considered myself a workaholic ... The way I work, I have to turn myself upside down and hang myself by my ankles and wring myself out like a wet sweater, and I have to do that with other people, too, because I think that's where something good comes out. — Josh Homme