Famous Quotes

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Author Unknown:

Before a man can wake up and find himself famous he has to wake up and find himself.

Carl Sagan:

It is of interest to note that while some dolphins are reported to have learned English -- up to fifty words used in correct context -- no human being has been reported to have learned dolphinese.

Confucius:

The superior man, when resting in safety, does not forget that danger may come. When in a state of security he does not forget the possibility of ruin. When all is orderly, he does not forget that disorder may come. Thus his person is not endangered, and his States and all their clans are preserved.

From the I Ching:

Before the beginning of great brilliance, there must be chaos. Before a brilliant person begins something great, they must look foolish in the crowd.

Lillian Hellman:

It it not good to see people who have been pretending strength all their lives lose it even for a minute.

Victor Hugo:

Music expresses that which cannot remain silent and that which cannot be put into words.

C. Mather:

Our opportunities to do good are our talents.

Vincent Van Gogh:

For my part I know nothing with any certainty, but the sight of the stars makes me dream.

Paul Fussell:

If you are an author and give one of your books to a member of the upper class, you must never expect him to read it.

Nathaniel Branden:

Self-esteem is the reputation we acquire with ourselves.

Edwin Markham:

The thing that is incredible is life itself. Why should we be here in this sun-illuminated universe? Why should there be green earth under our feet?

Samuel Johnson:

I have found you an argument: but I am not obliged to find you an understanding.

Frank Dane:

Get all the fools on your side and you can be elected to anything.

John Taylor, former president of the church of jesus christ of latter day saints:

The kingdom of God or nothing.

Walter Reuther:

If you are not big enough to lose, you are not big enough to win.