Tugendhat Villa Quotes & Sayings

Our adversaries [ the Confederate States of America ] have adopted some declarations of independence in which, unlike the good old one penned by Jefferson, they omit the words "all men are created equal." Why? They have adopted a temporary national constitution, in the preamble of which, unlike our good old one, signed by Washington, they omit "We, the People," and substitute "We, the deputies of the sovereign and independent States." Why? Why this deliberate pressing out of view, the rights of men, and the authority of the people? — Abraham Lincoln

In terms of a character, I would love to play a fairy. I think that would be really fun. — Fiona Gubelmann

Overlooking an offence is a gift of love — Lailah Gifty Akita

Isn't it ironic that pay, perks, and benefits all cost your company at the bottom line, but authentic recognition, especially when it's most unexpected, costs very little and gives the most impressive return on investment? — Chip Conley

A lifetime is a lifetime whether it lasts one night or a hundred years. — Alice Hoffman

An alien landing would unify the world, just like in a science fiction movie. But "angels" had the potential to splinter humanity into a thousand sharp shards. — Laini Taylor

When no one can see who you are, no one really knows you. The loneliness must be like an ulcer that's always gnawing at your gut. — Andrea Cremer

I could run, too, but my feet hurt. It's tough being a fashion vixen. — Kimberly Raye

Hope is the one thing you must never lose," his dad said. "Love, trust, friendship - those are things we can share with others, but hope," he pointed at Thomas's heart, "hope also comes from within. When all those other things seem to wither and abandon you, you must rely on the hope inside your heart. Never lose hope, and always remember that hope fuels life. — Julian Rosado-Machain

wasn't no bit of me willing to ride shotgun to my own funeral. — J.D. Jordan

If threats, manipulation, and guilt could create lasting change in the life of another person, Jesus would not have had to come. — Paul David Tripp

Remember how often you have postponed minding your interest, and let slip those opportunities the gods have given you. It is now high time to consider what sort of world you are part of, and from what kind of governor of it you are descended; that you have a set period assigned you to act in, and unless you improve it to brighten and compose your thoughts, it will quickly run off with you, and be lost beyond recovery. — Marcus Aurelius