All religions have honored the beggar. For he proves that in a matter at the same time as prosaic and holy, banal and regenerative as the giving of alms, intellect and morality, consistency and principles are miserably inadequate. – Walter Benjamin Category: Charity
Say what you like about my bloody murderous government, I says, but dont insult me poor bleedin country. – Edward Abbey Category: Government
Since I wrote to you last we have got our chapel beautifully lighted with gas and have had our anniversary. – John Hawley Category: Anniversary
True courage is being afraid, and going ahead and doing your job anyhow, thats what courage is. – Norman Schwarzkopf Category: Courage