It is human nature to stand in the middle of a thing. – Mariane Moore, “A Grave,” Collected Poems, 1951 Category: Humankind
Evolution is individual — devolution is collective. – Martin H. Fischer (1879–1962) Category: Humankind
Why was man created on the last day? So that he can be told, when pride possesses him: God created the gnat before thee. – The Talmud Category: Humankind
It is through accepting other people in our own countries that we shall come to respect our neighbours and be respected in our turn. – Tahar Ben Jelloun Category: respect
I have wit in my work and a sense of humor, but I do not use irony in any way. – John Zorn Category: Humor
Theres a beauty in being part of a band, when theres equality and trust. – Scott Weiland Category: Beauty