We are nearer loving those who hate us than those who love us more than we wish. – Francois de La Rochefoucauld Category: Love
It would be impossible to “love” anyone or anything one knew completely. Love is directed towards what lies hidden in its object. – Paul Valéry, Tel quel, 1943 Category: Love
Ultimately we know deeply that the other side of every fear is freedom. – Marilyn Ferguson Category: Fear
Nothing and no one can destroy the Chinese people. They are relentless survivors. – Pearl Buck Category: Nation, Nationality, Nationalism
The school is the last expenditure upon which America should be willing to economize. – Franklin D. Roosevelt Category: Education
Nothing endears so much a friend as sorrow for his death. The pleasure of his company has not so powerful an influence. – David Hume Category: Death
