We have deluded ourselves into believing the myth that capitalism grew and prospered out of the Protestant ethic of hard work and… — Martin Luther King, Jr Copy Share Image
I regard the state of which I am a citizen as a public utility, like the organization that supplies me with water,… — Arnold J. Toynbee Copy Share Image
I was raised by a single mom who had to put herself through school while looking after two kids. And she worked… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
Sometimes we esteem others more important than ourselves. We always become the martyr. It is wonderful to be self-sacrificing, but watch out… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
If there is one tendency of the day which more than any other is unhealthy and undesirable, it is the tendency to… — Theodore Roosevelt Copy Share Image
And it shall be the prince's part to give burnt offerings, and meat offerings, and drink offerings, in the feasts, and in… — Bible Copy Share Image
In the end, it's extra effort that separates a winner from second place. But winning takes a lot more that that, too.… — Jesse Owens Copy Share Image
Spring comes with joyous laugh, and song, and sunshine, and the burnt sacrifice of the over-ripe boot and the hoary overshoe. The… — Edgar Wilson Nye Copy Share Image
“The Christian hope is not for a gradually improving world any more than it is for a fountain of youth. But Christian… — Andy Crouch Copy Share Image
“Father is an animal the moment he loves his public reputation more than his children but the father becomes a father of… — Fahad Basheer Copy Share Image
Yes and no. Because America has only about 1 percent of the population serving in the military, it is hard for many… — Steve Stivers Copy Share Image
Through inculcating the notion that sacrifice is a virtue, Christianity has succeeded in convincing many people that misery incurred through sacrifice is… — George H. Smith Copy Share Image
“In a human sacrifice to deity there might be at least a mistaken and terrible beauty; in the rites of the moneychangers,… — Ursula K. Le Guin Copy Share Image
The best way to honor our troops, the less than 1% of our country's population who voluntarily put their lives on the… — Tulsi Gabbard Copy Share Image
If you want to make it as a sportsperson - Become knowledgeable in the sport you want to participate in. Think about… — Hope Powell Copy Share Image
If a change in our lives require individually or socially painful sacrifices, it will be difficult to put into effect no matter… — Ilchi Lee Copy Share Image
The remarkable thing is that we really love our neighbor as ourselves: we do unto others as we do unto ourselves. We… — Eric Hoffer Copy Share Image
Ah cher ami, how poor in invention men are! They are They always think one commits suicide for a reason. But it's… — Albert Camus Copy Share Image
France will never forget the men who agreed to make the supreme sacrifice to liberate our soil, our country, our continent from… — Jacques Chirac Copy Share Image
These observations tie in directly with the whole question of organizing. Why do we have leaders? We put some people out in… — Cesar Chavez Copy Share Image
“I stand at the foot of the cross, knowing I must lay my body down before You. I want to be willing… — Renee Swope Copy Share Image
Now, do I think there has to be shared sacrifice among other nations in the world who want a stable and secure… — Chris Christie Copy Share Image
“If we want to live perfectly happy lives...we must drive out selfish character tendencies such as pride, ego, vanity, jealousy, lusts, envy… — Jason Versey Copy Share Image
In terms of any sacrifices at the time [of World War II], I was somewhat protected living on a small farm where… — Paul Smith Copy Share Image
For centuries, the battle of morality was fought between those who claimed that your life belongs to God and those who claimed… — Ayn Rand Copy Share Image
“Do you want to have a humble share in perpetuating wisdom among men, in gathering up the inheritance of the ages, in… — Antonin Sertillanges Copy Share Image
“Studying the history of our ancestors is instructive. I understand some of my parents’ struggles and sacrifices. I am acquainted with my… — Kilroy J. Oldster Copy Share Image
One of the greatest gifts science has brought to the world is continuing elimination of the supernatural, and it was a lesson… — James D. Watson Copy Share Image
An honest god is the noblest work of man. ... God has always resembled his creators. He hated and loved what they… — Robert Green Ingersoll Copy Share Image
Hedda Hopper was a better direct opponent to [Dalton] Trumbo. We wanted to use Trumbo's battles to represent the larger battles, so… — Jay Roach Copy Share Image
“Compare Jesus’ hesitance to be sacri ficed with the complete commitment of other deities in animist mythology who willingly sacrificed themselves for… — Michael Denney Copy Share Image
“Suddenly, he wanted some credit for it. He wanted someone to thank him for not crapping on the institution of love. He… — Amity Gaige Copy Share Image
“To love a woman for her virtues is meaningless. She's earned it, it's a payment, not a gift. But to love her… — Ayn Rand Copy Share Image
If God gives you an abundant harvest of trials, it is a sign of great holiness which He desires you to attain.… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
As a teenager in Brooklyn Quentin had often imagined himself engaged in martial heroics, but after this he knew, as a cold… — Lev Grossman Copy Share Image
I made it clear that I will consider - this is the important phrase I am trying to say - myself most… — Shahbaz Bhatti Copy Share Image
Each of you has a personal vocation which He has given you for your own joy and sanctity. When a person is… — Pope Benedict XVI Copy Share Image
This is a real presence which includes every dimension of who Jesus is: body and blood, human soul and divine person. The… — Francis George Copy Share Image
“Real Christians accept suffering as a normal part of following Christ, just as mothers accept labor as a normal part of delivering… — K.P. Yohannan Copy Share Image
Meaning can be usually be approximated, but often by sacrificing style. When I review my translations into Spanish, that's what I'm most… — Daniel Alarcon Copy Share Image