The Sage expects no recognition for what he does; he achieves merit but does not take it to himself; he does not… — Laozi Copy Share Image
Religion consists in a set of things which the average man thinks he believes and wishes he was certain of. — Mark Twain Copy Share Image
We must not think that [God] takes no notice of us, when He does not answer our wishes: for He has a… — John Calvin Copy Share Image
“A shooting star. Make a wish, lo—ahem. Wendy,” Peter whispered. Wendy laid her head on Peter’s chest and breathed deeply. “I have… — Lucy Gould Copy Share Image
If we wish to quench our thirst, we must lay aside books which explain thirst and take a drink. — Jean-Pierre de Caussade Copy Share Image
The most perceptive character in a play is the fool, because the man who wishes to seem simple cannot possibly be a… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
You know, I really wish now I'd had the nerve to become an actor. Because I'd have been Robert Redford, no question. — Michael Morpurgo Copy Share Image
perhaps, if one wishes to remain an individual in the midst of the teeming multitudes, one must make oneself grotesque. — Salman Rushdie Copy Share Image
Sometimes compromise is important. Sometimes it's better to give in to someone else's wishes in order to have fun as a group… — Melody Beattie Copy Share Image
You'd go in the magic shop [as an 8-year-old ], and you'd walk up to the magicians doing stuff, and they'd turn… — David Copperfield Copy Share Image
As for my feelings toward 'Over the Rainbow,' it's become part of my life. It is so symbolic of all my dreams… — Judy Garland Copy Share Image
Jesus, the Word incarnate, is always the center of our announcement, the point of reference for our evangelizing mission and for its… — Pope Benedict XVI Copy Share Image
I have my own identity ... The whole Michael thing does drive me nuts sometimes because people won't leave it alone. He's… — Kobe Bryant Copy Share Image
I don't know what you may have seen fit to tell her, Venetia, but so far as I understand it you could… — Georgette Heyer Copy Share Image
Life is serious all the time, but living cannot be. You may have all the solemnity you wish in your neckties, but… — Gilbert K. Chesterton Copy Share Image
Hey, our hair's the same color," I said, eyeing us side by side in the mirror. Sure is, Girlfriend." Eric grinned at… — Charlaine Harris Copy Share Image
Perhaps fortunately, no one has ever found out what it would be like to have all his wishes fulfilled. — Mason Cooley Copy Share Image
This is a photo as I would wish myself to look all the time. Then I would maybe have a chance to… — Anne Frank Copy Share Image
There we times when everybody in the house has the flu. You're cleaning up vomit and it's 2 in the morning, and… — Meg Tilly Copy Share Image
I just wish I’d asked you sooner. We could’ve had ages . . . months . . . years maybe. . . . — Anonymous Copy Share Image
Jesus' commandment never wishes to destroy life, but rather to preserve, strengthen, and heal life. — Dietrich Bonhoeffer Copy Share Image
What higher obligation does a President have than to explain his intentions to the people and persuade them that the direction he… — Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr Copy Share Image
I find that most people [in social media] just want me to say "happy birthday" to their mom or wish them good… — Boy George Copy Share Image
I think watching my mom gave me great inspiration, I wish that had been reinforced more verbally. It would have kept me… — Viola Davis Copy Share Image
We saw that on the Turkish side there was a sincere wish for peace. But before I could even put my foot… — Mikis Theodorakis Copy Share Image
It's sometimes unnerving to think of that, and I wish it were possible for all children in the world to have the… — James MacArthur Copy Share Image
“But I love you and I want you and I need you. Can’t you see that? This world has nothing to offer… — Jennifer Elisabeth Copy Share Image
Service cannot be expected from a friend in service; let him be a freeman who wishes to be my master. — Martial Copy Share Image
I wish I could help you" I whisper. You are," he murmurs against my knee. "just dont leave me, okay? Everyone leaves… — Simone Elkeles Copy Share Image
“If I could wish for my life to be perfect, it would be tempting; but I would have to decline, for life… — Allyson Jones Copy Share Image
We do not wish to say only that a man is responsible for his own individuality, but that he is responsible for… — Jean-Paul Sartre Copy Share Image
I have never found a better way to enhance the communications process than by reinforcing the points or concepts I wish to… — Carolyn Warner Copy Share Image
I hate cameras. They interfere, they're always in the way. I wish: if I could work with my eyes alone. — Richard Avedon Copy Share Image
I certainly want campaign finance reform. I just wish this would do it in a way that would stand up to a… — Ben Nelson Copy Share Image
The meaning of our lives is revealed through experiences that at first seem at odds with each other--moments we wish would never… — John Eldredge Copy Share Image
One must be aware that one is continually being tested in what one wishes most in order to make clear whether one's… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
I'm definitely conscious of time. I already waste so much of it, just on a flight. I look back to when I… — Lewis Hamilton Copy Share Image
I would not fear nor wish my fate, but boldly say each night, to-morrow let my sun his beams display, or in… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
You know, in a way, I wish I could hate a little more. It would make me a more rounded personality. — Rod McKuen Copy Share Image
You believe In God, for your part?--that He who makes Can make good things from ill things, best from worst, As men… — Elizabeth Barrett Browning Copy Share Image