I have always imagined paradise as a kind of library. Jorge Luis Borges #quote #quotes #armenthequoteguy
Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire. It has the power to unite people in a way that little else does. It speaks to youth in a language they understand. Sport can create hope where once there was only despair. It is more powerful than governments in breaking down racial barriers. It laughs in the face of all types of discrimination. Nelson Mandela #quote #quotes #armenthequoteguy
Everyone who uses the sword will die by the sword. The Gospel According to Matthew Chapter 26 Verse 52 #quote #quotes #armenthequoteguy
When Leonidas was leaving Sparta to fight the Persians at the Battle of Thermopylae, his wife asked him what she should do if he was killed. This was his answer. “Marry a good man and have good children.” #quote #quotes #armenthequoteguy
Remember to look up at the stars. Stephen Hawking #quote #quotes #armenthequoteguy
The only thing better than singing is more singing. Ella Fitzgerald #quote #quotes #armenthequoteguy
There are, in every age, new errors to be rectified, and new prejudices to be opposed. Samuel Johnson #quote #quotes #armenthequoteguy
Some quotes of Eleanor Roosevelt “You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You are able to say to yourself, ‘I have lived through this horror. I can take the next thing that comes along.’ . . . You must do the thing you think you cannot do.” “If the use of leisure time is confined to looking at TV for a few extra hours every day, we will deteriorate as a people.” “The battle for the individual rights of women is one of long-standing and none of us should countenance anything which undermines it.” “Little by little it dawned upon me that this [alcohol prohibition] law was not making people drink any less, but it was making hypocrites and law breakers of a great number of people.” “I have never felt that anything really mattered but the satisfaction of knowing that you stood for the things in which you believed, and had done the very best you could.” “When will our consciences grow so tender that we will act to prevent human misery rather than avenge it?” #quote #quotes #armenthequoteguy
We must have a pie. Stress cannot exist in the presence of a pie. David Mamet #quote #quotes #armenthequoteguy
When your children are teenagers, it's important to have a dog so that someone in the house is happy to see you. Nora Ephron #quote #quotes #armenthequoteguy
Some quotes of Fyodor Dostoyevsky “The mystery of human existence lies not in just staying alive, but in finding something to live for.” “Taking a new step, uttering a new word, is what people fear most.” “People talk sometimes of a bestial cruelty, but that's a great injustice and insult to the beasts. A beast can never be so cruel as a man; so artistically cruel. The tiger only tears and gnaws. That's all he can do. He would never think of nailing people by the ears, even if he were able to do it.” “Nothing in the world is harder than speaking the truth and nothing easier than flattery.” “If you want to be respected by others, the great thing is to respect yourself. Only by that, only by self-respect will you compel others to respect you.” “Pain and suffering are always inevitable for a large intelligence and a deep heart. The really great men must, I think, have great sadness on Earth.” #quote #quotes #armenthequoteguy
People can do terrible things when they feel safe and powerful. Becky Chambers #quote #quotes #armenthequoteguy
You must make the effort. The buddhas are only teachers. The Buddha #quote #quotes #armenthequoteguy
If one must drink [alcohol], then let one drink [alcohol] thrice a month, because more is bad. If one becomes drunk twice a month, it is better. If one becomes drunk once a month, that is better still. And if one doesn't drink [alcohol] at all, that is the best of all. Genghis Khan #quote #quotes #armenthequoteguy
Those who cling to perceptions and opinions wander the world offending people. The Buddha #quote #quotes #armenthequoteguy
Liquor reveals the true heart. Japanese Proverb #quote #quotes #armenthequoteguy
The inventor . . . looks upon the world and is not contented with things as they are. He wants to improve whatever he sees. He wants to benefit the world. Alexander Graham Bell Bell with his most famous invention, the telephone #quote #quotes #armenthequoteguy
A flower cannot blossom without sunshine, and man cannot live without love. Max Müller #quote #quotes #armenthequoteguy
Some quotes of Gaius Julius Caesar “Experience is the teacher of all things.” “No one is so brave that he is not disturbed by something unexpected.” “Generally, men willingly believe what they wish to be true.” “Fortune, which has a great deal of power in other matters but especially in war, can bring about great changes in a situation through very slight forces.” “I came, I saw, I conquered.” #quote #quotes #armenthequoteguy
For me, to write is to endlessly question what is life, what is death, what am I. When I write, especially when I’m writing novels, I’m exchanging one, two, three, sometimes four years for that book. So when I feel that I’m going forward as a writer, when I see that I explored what it means to be human in a certain way in this book and I went another way in another book, that’s when I’m glad that I became a writer. Han Kang #quote #quotes #armenthequoteguy
The right to private property is not absolute and unconditional. No one may appropriate surplus goods solely for his own private use when others lack the bare necessities of life. Pope Paul VI #quote #quotes #armenthequoteguy
Some quotes of Martin Luther King Jr. “Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in healthcare is the most shocking and inhumane.” “The labor movement was the principal force that transformed misery and despair into hope and progress.” “In our glorious fight for civil rights, we must guard against being fooled by false slogans such as ‘right to work.’ It is a law to rob us of our civil rights and job rights.” “When scientific power outruns moral power, we end up with guided missiles and misguided men. When we foolishly minimize the internal of our lives and maximize the external, we sign the warrant for our own day of doom.” “History is a great teacher. Now everyone knows that the labor movement did not diminish the strength of the nation but enlarged it. By raising the living standards of millions, labor miraculously created a market for industry and lifted the whole nation to undreamed of levels of production. Those who attack labor forget these simple truths, but history remembers them.” #quote #quotes #armenthequoteguy
An excellent plumber is infinitely more admirable than an incompetent philosopher. The society which scorns excellence in plumbing because plumbing is a humble activity, and tolerates shoddiness in philosophy because it is an exalted activity, will have neither good plumbing nor good philosophy. Neither its pipes nor its theories will hold water. John W. Gardner #quote #quotes #armenthequoteguy
If you want a piece of this business you have to be able to deal with it. You can’t complain about the pressures, the paparazzi, the madness, because that is the job. I’ve always understood that that’s the deal. It all comes down to your motives for what you do. I love music. It’s that simple. I love guitars. Just looking at a guitar makes me happy; makes me want to pick it up. I love writing lyrics. I love performing. I love people listening to what I do. It all goes wrong when you don’t have that passion; if you just want the fame. That’s the empty side. Avril Lavigne #quote #quotes #armenthequoteguy
Here in Florida the seasons move in and out like nuns in soft clothing, making no rustle in their passing. It is common for me at least to fall on a certain kind of sunny day into a sort of amnesia. I think with a start, “What is the time of year? Where was I yesterday? And is this May or October?” . . . All year the orange grove is luminous. The oleanders glisten. The palm trees shed the cold as blandly as the rain. Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings #quote #quotes #armenthequoteguy
Sacha Pfeiffer interviewing for NPR: Your novel [Hotel Cuba] is set more than a century ago. What do you think it has to teach us about today? Aaron Hamburger: I think the profound kindness that's shown to strangers. It's amazing how often my grandmother was helped by people that she never saw again, but they really went out of their way to ease her path; sometimes in small ways, sometimes in larger ways. And if we can all perform more of those kindnesses to each other, what a better world we'll have. #quote #quotes #armenthequoteguy
Some quotes of the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso “Great wealth can only be obtained through deception and corruption.” “Anything that contradicts experience and logic should be abandoned.” “If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.” “Old friends pass away, new friends appear. It is just like the days. An old day passes, a new day arrives. The important thing is to make it meaningful, a meaningful friend or a meaningful day.” “Human happiness and human satisfaction must ultimately come from within oneself. It is wrong to expect some final satisfaction to come from money or from a computer.” #quote #quotes #armenthequoteguy
Some quotes of Benjamin Franklin “Remember that time is money.” “Ambition has its disappointments to sour us, but never the good fortune to satisfy us.” “The good particular men may do separately . . . is small compared with what they may do collectively.” “From a child I was fond of reading, and all the little money that came into my hands was ever laid out in books.” “In this world nothing can be said to be certain except death and taxes.” “All wars are follies.” “Tolerate no uncleanliness in body, clothes or habitation.” #quote #quotes #armenthequoteguy
Monks, I do not argue with the world; it is the world that argues with me. The Buddha #quote #quotes #armenthequoteguy
When you've played Buffy [the Vampire Slayer], who's such a strong female role model, it's really hard for another female character to compare to her. Sarah Michelle Gellar #quote #quotes #armenthequoteguy
A killer creates the one who will kill him, a conqueror creates the one who will conquer him, an abuser creates the one who will abuse him and a bully creates the one who will bully him. And thus, through the cycle of actions, the plunderer is plundered. The Buddha #quote #quotes #armenthequoteguy
He who plants a tree plants a hope. . . . He who plants a tree plants a joy. Lucy Larcom #quote #quotes #armenthequoteguy
Some quotes of Benjamin Disraeli “The palace is not safe when the cottage is not happy.” “Increased means and increased leisure are the two civilizers of man.” “I am a conservative to preserve all that is good in our constitution, [and] a radical to remove all that is bad.” “Action may not always bring happiness but there is no happiness without action.” “We should never lose an occasion. Opportunity is more powerful even than conquerors and prophets.” “I hope it is not misanthropy when I feel that I love lakes and mountains better than courts and cities, and trees better than men.” #quote #quotes #armenthequoteguy
In joy or sadness, flowers are our constant friends. Okakura Kakuzo #quote #quotes #armenthequoteguy
Piety requires us to honor truth above our friends. Aristotle of Stagira #quote #quotes #armenthequoteguy
Some quotes of Paul Newman “I had no natural gift to be anything; not an athlete, not an actor, not a writer, not a director, a painter of garden porches, not anything. So I've worked really hard, because nothing ever came easily to me.” “Being on President Nixon's enemies list was the highest single honor I've ever received.” “Every time I get a script it's a matter of trying to know what I could do with it. I see colors, imagery. It has to have a smell. It's like falling in love. You can't give it a reason why.” “I am confounded at the stinginess of some institutions and some people. I'm bewildered by it. You can only put away so much stuff in your closet.” “I'd like to be remembered as a guy who tried; tried to be part of his times, tried to help people communicate with one another, tried to find some decency in his own life, tried to extend himself as a human being.” #quote #quotes #armenthequoteguy
When I have a good workout, I feel more calm and I feel more connected to my body. Aly Raisman #quote #quotes #armenthequoteguy
My Heart Soars The beauty of the trees, the softness of the air, the fragrance of the grass, speaks to me. The summit of the mountain, the thunder of the sky, the rhythm of the sea, speaks to me. The faintness of the stars, the freshness of the morning, the dew drop on the flower, speaks to me. The strength of fire, the taste of salmon, the trail of the Sun, and the life that never goes away, they speak to me. And my heart soars. Chief Dan George (born Geswanouth Slahoot) #quote #quotes #armenthequoteguy
Kitchens are hard environments and they form incredibly strong characters. Gordon Ramsay #quote #quotes #armenthequoteguy
Finding this [galaxy] system . . . was an amazing experience. This galaxy is commonly referred to as Burçin’s galaxy now. Discovering an extremely rare [form of] galaxy is a big deal. We find new common galaxies all the time, it is normal. Finding challenging and puzzling new systems [is] important because this pushes us to design new experiments and refine our models. Like dark matter, these extreme objects force us to think outside the box. . . . If you keep searching, space is full of mystery. So eventually, you will find something new. Burçin Mutlu-Pakdil #quote #quotes #armenthequoteguy
I’m not writing to encourage people to read my book or even books in general. That’s not my job. My job is to write them. And if people want to read them, that’s great. Sally Rooney #quotes #quotes #armenthequoteguy
You don’t need a silver fork to eat good food. Paul Prudhomme #quote #quotes #armenthequoteguy
Another definition of a hero is someone who is concerned about other people's well-being and will go out of his or her way to help them, even if there is no chance of a reward. That person who helps others simply because it should or must be done, and because it is the right thing to do, is indeed without a doubt a real superhero. Stan Lee #quote #quotes #armenthequoteguy
I never planned on being an actress or Wonder Woman but everything just happened and I am grateful and happy. Gal Gadot #quote #quotes #armenthequoteguy
The religious persecution of the ages has been done under what was claimed to be the command of God. I distrust those people who know so well what God wants them to do to their fellows, because it always coincides with their own desires. Susan B. Anthony #quote #quotes #armenthequoteguy
Money doesn’t mean anything to me. I’ve made a lot of money, but I want to enjoy life and not stress myself building my bank account. I give lots away and live simply, mostly out of a suitcase in hotels. We all know that good health is more important. Keanu Reeves #quote #quotes #armenthequoteguy
I don't think a lot of people are calling me to play doctors and lawyers, which is fine with me. I can put a suit on, but I don't really like to. Jason Momoa #quote #quotes #armenthequoteguy
I would trade all of my technology for an afternoon with Socrates. Steve Jobs #quote #quotes #armenthequoteguy
People have often said to me “You’re so relaxed when you play.” Relaxed my elbow, it’s practice. Benny Goodman #quote #quotes #armenthequoteguy
War is cruelty and you cannot refine it. William Tecumseh Sherman #quote #quotes #armenthequoteguy
President of the United States Lyndon B. Johnson said this sad truth about the culture of his nation. “If you can convince the lowest white man he's better than the best colored man, he won't notice you're picking his pocket. Hell, give him somebody to look down on, and he'll empty his pockets for you.” By speaking this truth, he was being a good leader. Good leaders never hide the truth. Good leaders admit the truth. A society can never improve without criticism. #quote #quotes #armenthequoteguy
I feel everyone should feel empowered to live their best life. Jojo Siwa #quote #quotes #armenthequoteguy
I wrote almost all of [my first novel] A Golden Age sitting in classrooms. I would go to class, and my mind would start to wander, so I would scribble in the margins of my notebooks. It looked like I was concentrating on what the professor was saying, but I was actually completely tuned out. It was the perfect setup. I was forced to sit still for an hour at a time, I had to be completely silent, and I had to look busy. Tahmima Anam #quote #quotes #armenthequoteguy
Justin Wilson was a national treasure. Here are some quotes from one of his interviews. “Louisiana Cajun people they put a lot into life and they get a lot out of it.” “Cooking is a relaxation to me.” “The marvelous Cajun sense of humor, I guess, is the greatest in the world.” “I watched my mother when I was a child. I was reared on a farm . . . and I’d stay in the kitchen and help her cook rather than get out there in the field. . . . And she was a terrific cook; wonderful cook. She cooked south Louisiana type cooking.” “Everything I do today for a living . . . started out as a hobby, and it works better that way.” “I’m about half Louisiana French . . . and I’m so proud of the fact that I am.” #quote #quotes #armenthequoteguy
The eyes have one language everywhere. George Herbert #quote #quotes #armenthequoteguy
Home is where the tea is. J.S. Devivre #quote #quotes #armenthequoteguy
We are a diverse country, but we are one country. And we are at our best when we come together as Americans, not despite our differences, but in celebration of them. Jared Polis #quote #quotes #armenthequoteguy
After bread, education is the first need of the people. Georges-Jacques Danton #quote #quotes #armenthequoteguy
Either the camera will dance or I will. Fred Astaire #quote #quotes #armenthequoteguy
When a person decides to become a nurse, they make the most important decision of their lives. They choose to dedicate themselves to the care of others. Margaret Harvey #quote #quotes #armenthequoteguy
Where words fail, music speaks. Hans Christian Andersen #quote #quotes #armenthequoteguy
What a lovely thing a rose is. Arthur Conan Doyle #quote #quotes #armenthequoteguy
Blueberries, strawberries and blackberries are true super foods. Naturally sweet and juicy, berries are low in sugar and high in nutrients. They are among the best foods you can eat. Joel Fuhrman #quote #quotes #armenthequoteguy
What any candidate should do in any race, frankly, is to show up. There's no special, secret sauce there. It's about having real conversations with real people, and when you do that, you stay tethered to the things that matter. And that's what people want. Gretchen Whitmer #quote #quotes #armenthequoteguy
It is a most beautiful and delightful sight to behold the body of the Moon. Galileo Galilei #quote #quotes #armenthequoteguy
Human happiness never remains long in the same place. Herodotus of Halicarnassus #quote #quotes #armenthequoteguy
We will one day think it as horrible to eat animals as we now think it horrible to eat each other. Rose Scott #quote #quotes #armenthequoteguy
Reading is a discount ticket to everywhere. Mary Schmich #quote #quotes #armenthequoteguy
My whole philosophy of Barbie was that through the doll, the little girl could be anything she wanted to be. Barbie always represented the fact that a woman has choices. Ruth Handler #quote #quotes #armenthequoteguy
The whole point of being a good friend is being in the darkness. I’ll be your light, until you can be it yourself again. Catherine Doyle #quote #quotes #armenthequoteguy
Some quotes of Sarah Dessen “When it works, love is pretty amazing. It's not overrated. There's a reason for all those songs.” “Holding people away from you, and denying yourself love, that doesn't make you strong. If anything, it makes you weaker. Because you're doing it out of fear.” “Family isn’t something that’s supposed to be static or set. People marry in, divorce out. They’re born, they die. It’s always evolving, turning into something else.” “There is never a time or place for true love. It happens accidentally, in a heartbeat, in a single flashing, throbbing moment.” “Life is an awful, ugly place to not have a best friend.” #quote #quotes #armenthequoteguy