Tmtomh Quotes & Sayings

[I]f one asks what substantive contributions [F. A. Hayek] made to our understanding of how the world works, one is left at something of a loss. Were it not for his politics, he would be virtually forgotten. — Paul Krugman

When people in other parts of the world hear the term "food fast," they envision a time of spiritual and physical cleansing. I hear "food fast" and I envision a drive-thru. — Jim Gaffigan

I have learned to seek my happiness by limiting my desires, rather than in attempting to satisfy them. — John Stuart Mill

Drifting, On a sea of forgotten teardrops, On a lifeboat, Sailing for Your love — Jimi Hendrix

..there goes this day, down to where all the other days have gone, each one carrying something away with it. — Margaret Atwood

My share of the work may be limited, but the fact that it is work makes it precious. — Helen Keller

ODTAA syndrome: the syndrome of One Damn Thing After Another. — Atul Gawande

There is something about nature out of control that touches a primal terror. We are used to believing that we're the masters of our domain, and that God has given us this earth to rule over. We need this illusion like a good night-light. The truth is more fearsome: we are as frail as young trees in tornadoes, and our beloved homes are one flood away from driftwood. We plant our roots in trembling earth, we live where mountains rose and fell and prehistoric seas burned away in mist. We and the towns we have built are not permanent; the earth itself is a passing train. When you stand in muddy water that is rising toward your waist and you hear people shouting against the darkness and see their figures struggling to hold back the currents that will not be denied, you realize the truth of it: we will not win, but we cannot give up. — Robert McCammon