Wim Kan Quotes & Sayings

Wie Gott in Frankreich' was the expression used by the Jews of Eastern Europe to describe perfect happiness. I puzzled over this simile for many years, and I think I can interpret it now. God would be perfectly happy in France because he would not be troubled by prayers, observances, blessings and demands for the interpretation of difficult dietary questions. Surrounded by unbelievers He too could relax toward evening, just as thousands of Parisians do at their favorite cafes. There are few things more pleasant, more civilized than a tranquil terrasse at dusk. — Saul Bellow

Of all human activities, education is the one most likely to give rise to cant, pomposity and fraudulent expertise. — John Rae

Sometimes all you can do is say, 'Wow.' — Kevin Henkes

Worry is spiritual short sight. Its cure is intelligent faith. — Paul Brunton

I hate cellphones. They are not for good, they're for evil. They're for gossip. — Jeff Garlin

Alligator: The crocodile of America, superior in every detail to the crocodile of the effete monarchies of the Old World. — Ambrose Bierce

Never draw a crack in the mirror of soul, as it may reflect the things- undesired. — Supriya Kaur Dhaliwal

I've always wanted to be able to say that I come from Los Angeles, California and feel quintessentially American - even if I said that in Spanish. — Cheech Marin

The family is the American fascism. — Paul Goodman