It is not always by plugging away at a difficulty and sticking to it that one overcomes it; often it is by working on the one next to it. Some things and some people have to be approached obliquely, at an angle. – André Gide, Journals, 26 October 1924 Category: Miscellaneous
Civilizations have been founded and maintained on theories which refused to obey facts. – Joe Orton, What the Butler Saw, 1969 Category: Miscellaneous
Liberal institutions straightway cease from being liberal the moment they are soundly established. – Nietzsche, Twilight of the Idols, 1888 Category: Miscellaneous
A little learning is not a dangerous thing to one who does not mistake it for a great deal. – William Allen White Category: Miscellaneous
Throw in the humor, throw in that personality, try things you wouldnt normally try. – Melinda Clarke Category: Humor
Im in trouble because Im normal and slightly arrogant. A lot of people dont like themselves and I happen to be totally in love with myself. – Mike Tyson Category: Love
Ive always been clear, I support the traditional definition of marriage. – Stephen Harper Category: Marriage
Let those who, still in their youth, have preserved their faith and fullness of hope, keep looking up. – George A. Smith Category: Faith