Spinnock Quotes & Sayings

We must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the military-industrial complex. — Dwight D. Eisenhower

Something under $50 billion for the cost. How much of that would be the U.S. burden, and how much would be other countries, is an open question. — Donald Rumsfeld

If the past, by bringing surprises, did not resemble the past previous to it (what I call the past's past), then why should our future resemble our current past? — Nassim Nicholas Taleb

Who do I think would appreciate my book?
I'm surprised anybody does. Oops, did I say that out loud? — Dan Alatorre

To persuade is more trouble than to dominate, and the powerful seldom take this trouble if they can avoid it. — Charles Horton Cooley

All that he has ever asked of us, of me, and Spinnock Durav, and so many others, he has given us in return. Each and every time. This ... this is his secret. Don't you understand, High Priestess? We served the one who served us. — Steven Erikson

I went into designing my house thinking I could have some more expensive items because I didn't realize my kids were going to be animals. — Nicole Polizzi

With self-courage, self-confidence and self-will, you will master the act. — Lailah Gifty Akita

I really like the idea of being utilitarian. My dream is to edit down my wardrobe and be very Japanese, where you have one rolling rack and it's like your four T-shirts, your five dresses, your two pairs of jeans. — Erin Wasson

The air over the table like the sparkling space just above a fresh-poured seltzer. — David Foster Wallace

For the recuperation of body and mind, there is nothing better than natural therapy - sand, sunshine and surf. — Max Dupain

At 83, if I were enjoying life any more I couldn't stand it! My fast-walks, gym work, mountain hiking and interplay long-distance with my family are the basis of my happiness. My writings reflect my work and life experiences, education and research and covers about 75 years. — Jerry Lemonds

The Lord spared the fitten and the rest he seen fitten to die. — Abraham Lincoln