Those who gave away their wings are sad not to see them fly. – Antonio Porchia, Voces, 1943, translated from Spanish by W.S. Merwin Category: Flying
I always thought that my airplane conveyed a silent sermon. To the earthbound observer, its silhouette was the shape of the cross on which Jesus was crucified. – E.R. Trimble Category: Flying
Romance is dead — it was acquired in a hostile takeover by Hallmark and Disney, homogenized, and sold off piece by piece. – Lisa Simpson, The Simpsons Category: Love
It takes more strength of character to withstand good fortune than bad. – La Rochefoucauld, Reflections, 1665 Category: Prosperity
Whoever has provoked men to rage against him has always gained a party in his favor, too. – Friedrich Nietzsche Category: Men
