Some how these quotes seem to ring true…
The prime purpose of eloquence is to keep other people from talking. — Louis Vermeil
“Blessed are those who hear the word of God and obey it” (Lk 11:28)
Zoo: An excellent place to study the habits of human beings… Evan Esar
An intellectual is a person who has discovered something more interesting than sex.…Aldous Huxley
This is still one of my favorite quotes…
Perhaps the feelings that we experience when we are in love represent a normal state. Being in love shows a person who he should be… Anton Chekhov
I just loved this quote; a great actress, sure had a great grasp of reality:
Acting is the most minor of gifts and not a very high-class way to earn a living. After all, Shirley Temple could do it at the age of four.…Katharine Hepburn
Just imagine, if even for a day…
You must give some time to your fellow man. Even if it’s a little thing, do something for others – something for which you get no pay but the privilege of doing it.
Just think about it…’hedonism or excess’?
Who knew pleasure could lead to death?
On love:
Clarity of mind means clarity of passion, too; this is why a great and clear mind loves ardently, and sees distinctly what it loves… Blaise Pascal
“Wisdom is supreme; therefore make a full effort to get wisdom. Esteem her and she will exalt you; embrace her and she will honor you.” Proverbs 4:7-8
Try and keep our mouths closed:
“The tongue of the wise makes knowledge acceptable; but the mouth of fools spouts folly.”
Plain and simple, clear, concise, and straight to the point:
“Love has nothing to do with what you are expecting to get, it’s what you are expected to give — which is everything.”
