I have seen the rise of fascism and communism. Both philosophies glorify the arbitrary power of the state... But both theories fail.… — Ronald Reagan Copy Share Image
Soviet-style communism failed, not because it was intrinsically evil, but because it was flawed. It allowed too few people to usurp too… — Arundhati Roy Copy Share Image
People fail you, children disappoint you, thieves break in, moths corrupt, but an Order of the British Empire goes on for ever. — Fay Weldon Copy Share Image
All the people in the Kuo-ch'ing monastery They say, "Han-shan is an idiot." "Am I really an idiot:" I reflect. But my… — Hanshan Copy Share Image
It is not realistic or hard-headed to solve problems and take action unguided by ultimate moral aims and values, although we all… — Robert Kennedy Copy Share Image
You know that old expression "It's not whether you win or lose; it's how you play the game". That line was definitely… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
You may fail to shine in the opinion of others, both in our conversation and actions, from being superior, as well as… — Greville Janner, Baron Janner of Braunstone Copy Share Image
The lower animals, on the other hand, must have their bodily structure modified in order to survive under greatly changed conditions. They… — Charles Darwin Copy Share Image
Nature lies, disheveled, pale, With her feverish lips apart,- Day by day the pulses fail, Nearer to her bounding heart. — Goodale Sisters Copy Share Image
There are three main areas of focus: vision, priorities and alignment. It is critical to articulate a clear vision - how do… — Robert S. Kaplan Copy Share Image
A message came from my youth of vanished days, saying, 'I wait for you among the quivering of unborn May, where smiles… — Rabindranath Tagore Copy Share Image
Let men be wise by instinct if they can, but when this fails be wise by good advice. — Sophocles Copy Share Image
The song succeeds or fails just based on whether you argue your point successfully. I like throwing images together, which create meaning… — Iron & Wine Copy Share Image
I think our society puts too much pressure on romantic love, and that is why so many romances fail. Romance can't possibly… — Donald Miller Copy Share Image
When you have three out of the four largest banks in America today, bigger than they were - significantly bigger than when… — Hillary Clinton Copy Share Image
There are so many things that we could do to change the world in so many aspects. There are people working in… — Annie Lennox Copy Share Image
In short, Israel is the measure of our failings and our incompetence. We have waited for a great leader for years, but… — Edward Said Copy Share Image
If you make mistakes that is alright because we all make mistakes and we learn from those mistakes. You gain confidence from… — Wangari Maathai Copy Share Image
Patience is not passive resignation, nor is it failing to act because of our fears. Patience means active waiting and enduring. It… — Dieter F. Uchtdorf Copy Share Image
It is, in fact, nothing short of a miracle that the modern methods of instruction have not yet entirely strangled the holy… — Albert Einstein Copy Share Image
I'd hate to see any film I'm involved in fail, especially artistically but also business-wise. — John Malkovich Copy Share Image
That's one way to overcome criticism: tank so hard that failing becomes glorious and meaningless. — Greg Walloch Copy Share Image
