Wauthier De Bassompierre Quotes & Sayings

The outcome of my days is always the same; an infinite desire for what one never gets; a void one cannot fill; an utter yearning to produce in all ways, to battle as much as possible against time that drags us along, and the distractions that throw a veil over our soul. — Eugene Delacroix

High trees cast long shadows. The happier and more blessed a woman's life is, the more duz she feel for them that are less blessed than she. — Marietta Holley

We learn a lot from the mistakes of others, but even more from our own. — Fausto Cercignani

As mankind 'matures,' as it becomes more possible to be frank in the scrutiny of the self and others and in the publication of one's findings, biography and autobiography will take the place of fiction for the investigation and discussion of character. — H.G.Wells

You read - seen - Lord of the Rings?" "Yessss ... " "Ever wondered why they didn't just get the damn eagles to go drop the One Ring into the volcano, since they seemed so damn nifty at getting into Mordor anyway? — Kate Griffin

Buddha is someone with a very advanced self-concept. His self-esteem is perfect; he has gone beyond doubt; he knows, and he is confident of his knowledge; he expresses himself with conviction. When the Buddha talks of himself in the first person he does so with clarity. He has a strong sense of identity and knows very well who he is. He gives accounts of his life experiences in the first person. — Joy Manne

Etiquette is the grease that makes it possible for all of us to rub together without unnecessary overheating. — Russell Baker

she'd left, feeling the emptiness of the big theater — Anthony Doerr

THINGS YOU NEVER HEAR: 'Please stop sucking my dick or I'll call the police. — George Carlin

Desire is a bonfire that burns with greater fury, asking for more fuel ... — Sathya Sai Baba

It seemed to proclaim itself a mystery, but one there was no point in solving - an ongoing low-grade mystery. — Donald Barthelme

You asked me just now for the truth
well, the truth about any girl is that once she's talk about she's done for; and the more she explains her case the worse it looks. — Edith Wharton