It may seem impossible to imagine that a technologically advanced society could choose, in essence, to destroy itself, but that is what… — Elizabeth Kolbert Copy Share Image
We must suit the flattery to the mind and taste of the recipient. We do not put essences into hogsheads, nor porter… — Charles Caleb Colton Copy Share Image
Often the features metaphysicians are interested in, like causation, time, and essence, involve features that seem so basic or are so generally… — L.A. Paul Copy Share Image
Paris with its multitude of art directions calls continuously to the deepest penetration and recognition of your inner essence. Only in this… — Bram van Velde Copy Share Image
Everyone is wounded. No one is healthy enough to never screw up, when you're in combat. But, I like to show that,… — Judd Apatow Copy Share Image
The essence of all religions is love, compassion, and tolerance. Kindness is my true religion. The clear proof of a person's love… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
That is the essence and mission of 'rebel buddha': to free us from the illusions we create by ourselves, about ourselves, and… — Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche Copy Share Image
I assure you, Constable Morgan, I am quite sane, as I understand the word, perhaps the sanest person in this room, for… — Rick Yancey Copy Share Image
I haven't fought with anyone else in over two thousand years. (Kyrian) Well, you're never too old to learn. (Amanda) You can't… — Sherrilyn Kenyon Copy Share Image
Hypocrisy is the essence of snobbery, but all snobbery is about the problem of belonging. — Alexander Theroux Copy Share Image
The totalitarian attempt at global conquest and total domination has been the destructive way out of all impasses. Its victory may coincide… — Hannah Arendt Copy Share Image
Real holiness has love for its essence, humility for its clothing, the good of others as its employment, and the honor of… — Nathanael Emmons Copy Share Image
Some liberals think that describing any role that education gaps play in creating income inequality is some sort of sellout - that,… — Timothy Noah Copy Share Image
The essence of government is force, and most often that force is used to accomplish evil ends. — Walter E. Williams Copy Share Image
Short stories and some short novels are close to poetry--with the fewest words they capture the essence of a situation, of a… — Gina Berriault Copy Share Image
“Richard continued, “What I mean is that if you really want to understand something, the best way is to try and explain… — Douglas Adams Copy Share Image
It's nice to hear when someone gets something and the sincerity is enough to tickle you. They can have the wrong notes… — Gail Zappa Copy Share Image
Practice patience; it is the essence of praise. Have patience, for that is true worship. No other worship is worth as much.… — Rumi Copy Share Image
Form is emptiness, emptiness is form" states the Heart Sutra, one of the best known ancient Buddhist texts. The essence of all… — Eckhart Tolle Copy Share Image
Improvisation is the essence of good talk. Heaven defend us from the talker who doles out things prepared for us; but let… — Max Beerbohm Copy Share Image
Symmetry is ennui, and ennui is the very essence of grief and melancholy. Despair yawns. — Victor Hugo Copy Share Image
The most important healing - realizing who you are. The healing on the outer level is fine, but it's not the essence… — Eckhart Tolle Copy Share Image
That, in essence, is the catastrophe of suicide for those who survive: not only the loss of someone, but the loss of… — Andrew Solomon Copy Share Image
