Spkson Quotes & Sayings

You've got to kill your darlings. — Andre Dubus III

I am firmly of the opinion that the Macintosh is Catholic and that DOS is Protestant. Indeed, the Macintosh is counterreformist and has been influenced by the methodical path of the Jesuits ... It is catechistic: the essence of revelation is dealt with via simple formulae and sumptuous icons. Everyone has a right to salvation. DOS is Protestant, or even Calvinistic. It allows free interpretation of scripture, demands difficult personal decisions, imposes a subtle hermeneutics upon the user, and takes for granted the idea that all can reach salvation. — Umberto Eco

The door is closed to prayer unless it is opened with the key of trust. — John Calvin

You want power-either because you've already had a taste of it and want more, or because you've been made to feel powerless for too long. — Jennifer Lynn Barnes

If it had not been for the pernicious power of envy, men would not so have exalted vengeance above innocence and profit above justice ... in these acts of revenge on others, men take it upon themselves to begin the process of repealing those general laws of humanity which are there to give a hope of salvation to all who are in distress. — Thucydides

Prayer, divine act.
Pray always. — Lailah Gifty Akita

Let heaven exist, though my place be in hell. — Jorge Luis Borges

In Durban, where I was born and grew up, and all over Africa, Nelson Mandela was a hero! Now he is a hero to the world. — Kumi Naidoo

Whatever you have to have, try to have something which is handmade. — Nirmala Srivastava

I go to movies expecting to have a whole experience. If I want a movie that doesn't end, I'll go to a French movie. That's a betrayal of trust to me. A movie has to be complete within itself; it can't just build off the first one or play variations. — Joss Whedon

Never pay attention to the favors or smiles of man; if [God] smiles on you, neither the smile or frown of men can affect you."5 — Elyse M. Fitzpatrick

Unfortunately, science cannot be reduced to short, catchy phrases. And if this is all that the general public can comprehend, it's no wonder that we spend so much of our time in the interminable debate about belief in God, or lack thereof. — Greg Graffin

Treat your husband like a king... you are the pray-er; Jesus is the answered. — Betty Malz

Your earthly lover can be charming and coquettish but never very faithful. The true lover is the one who on your final day opens a thousand doors. — Rumi