The minute a phrase becomes current, it becomes an apology for not thinking accurately to the end of the sentence. – Oliver Wendell Holmes Category: Miscellaneous
The world more often rewards the appearance of merit than merit itself. – La Rochefoucauld, Maxims, 1665 Category: Miscellaneous
The wicked often work harder to go to hell than the righteous do to enter heaven. – Josh Billings Category: Miscellaneous
Nature has placed man under the government of two sovereign masters, pain and pleasure. – Jeremy Bentham, Principles of Morals and Legislation, 1789 Category: Miscellaneous
What is not conservative about saying, Dont go to war unless we go to war properly with a full declaration of war and no other way? – Ron Paul Category: War
I had such a great mom and I know that Id never be that mom. I wouldnt want to bring a child into this world unless I could be. – Lara Flynn Boyle Category: mom
I believe its a real tedious hostage negotiation to have a marriage be what it is. – Brad Garrett Category: Marriage
Planning ahead is a measure of class. The rich and even the middle class plan for future generations, but the poor can plan ahead only a few weeks or days. – Gloria Steinem Category: Future