Splendides Arabesques Quotes & Sayings

The use of force is easy to rationalize in terms of basic economics. 'We should make them PAY for what they've done!' It's just the law of demand: raise the price of crossing us, and fewer people will cross us. Make the price another Hiroshima, and perhaps the quantity demanded will fall to zero. — Bryan Caplan

The moral code of Heaven for both men and women is complete chastity before marriage and full fidelity after marriage. — Ezra Taft Benson

Funk never dies. It is eternal. It just smells a little different from time to time. — Questlove

Ever since I was a kid, I've always thought it very important to be happy inside. There's a lot of bad things happening in the world, but it's important to try to stay happy and appreciate what you've got, and don't look externally for the happiness. — Ana Ivanovic

The first question we must address deals with optimism, the possibility of achieving our goal. Are we in a position where we can actually hope to effect change? Assuming we become convinced that there are reasons for optimism, we move to the next question. Are we cetain that we want change? The stories about EHMs, jackals, and suffering around the globe strike raw nerves, but now we demand absolute proof that our grievances justify the efforts change will demand. Third: Is there a unifying principle that will validate our efforts? We look to ascertain that we are not merely seeking to impose our moral, religious, or philosophical values on others but instead are intent on creating something of true and lasting universal benefit. And finally: What can we each do? You and I personally need to evaluate our talents and passions. What are our individual options and desires? How do they fit into the bigger picture? — John Perkins

Humility accepts that God places us in the right place at every single moment, not a moment to soon and not a moment too late. — Frederick Lenz

The best way to have the last word is to apologize. — Joyce Meyer

Will Smith said if I ever need some help, he was there for me. — Tatyana Ali

Even a clock has teeth and time has a bite all of its own. — Gregory Maguire

Men generally are afraid of a wife who has more understanding than themselves. — Samuel Richardson

He who pays no attention to what his neighbor does, says or thinks, preferring to concentrate on making his own actions appropriate and justifiable, better uses his time. — Marcus Aurelius