Encounters Quote by Ambrose Bierce

I define Inner Space as an imaginary realm in which on the one hand the outer world of reality, and on the other the…

— J. G. Ballard

Revolutionary feminism embraces men who are able to change, who are capable of responding mutually in a subject-to-subject encounter where desire and fulfillment are…

— Bell Hooks

ARENA, n. In politics, an imaginary rat-pit in which the statesman wrestles with his record.

— Ambrose Bierce

Boundary, n. In political geography, an imaginary line between two nations, separating the imaginary rights of one from the imaginary rights of another.

— Ambrose Bierce

REFLECTION,n: An Action of the mind whereby we obtain a clearer view of our relation to the things of yesterday and are able to…

— Ambrose Bierce

There is a certain delicacy which in yielding conquers; and with a pitiful look makes one find cause to crave help one's self.

— Philip Sidney

Defeats are always pitiful. Victories are always last resources.

— Indira Gandhi

I know so well what becomes of unmarried women who aren't prepared to occupy a position. I've seen such pitiful cases in the South…

— Tennessee Williams

“She perceived vaguely the pitiful corruption of the adult world; how cruel and frail it was, like a worn piece of burlap, patched with…

— John Cheever

Leaders goal: Don't be afraid of vulnerability & transparency, (without being pitiful). People respond to authenticity.

— Brian Houston

Proper prior planning prevents pitiful poor performance.

— Don Meyer

This is the perpetual and pitiful tragedy of the practical man in practical affairs. He always begins with a flourish of contempt for what…

— Gilbert K. Chesterton