The silkworm spins out his life, and, wrapping himself in his labor, dies. – Phineas Parkhurst Quimby (1802-1866), “Religion in Disease,” 1865 Category: Philosophical
When I break any of the chains that bind me I feel that I make myself smaller. – Antonio Porchia, Voces, 1943, translated from Spanish by W.S. Merwin Category: Philosophical
A private railroad car is not an acquired taste. One takes to it immediately. – Eleanor Robson Belmont Category: car
Judgments prevent us from seeing the good that lies beyond appearances. – Wayne W. Dyer Category: Prejudice
I adore adverbs they are the only qualifications I really much respect. – Henry James Category: respect