There is nothing makes a man suspect much, more than to know little, and therefore men should remedy suspicion by procuring to know more, and not keep their suspicions in smother. – Francis Bacon
In contemplation, if a man begins with certainties he shall end in doubts; but if he be content to begin with doubts, he shall end in certainties. – Francis Bacon
Earth teach me to forget myself as melted snow forgets its life. Earth teach me resignation as the leaves which die in the fall. Earth teach me courage as the tree which stands all alone. Earth teach me regeneration as the seed which rises in the spring. – William Alexander
Propaganda is that branch of the art of lying which consists in nearly deceiving your friends without quite deceiving your enemies. – Francis Macdonald Cornford
My hope is that out of all the anger and seeming hostility that we hear in some of todays music will come some sort of coalition that will become politically involved. – Roberta Flack
