Quote Topics A-D

"Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there." - Will Rogers ...

"True compassion does not come from wanting to help out those less fortunate than ourselves but from realizing our kinship with all beings." - Pema Chodron ...

“Almost all absurdity of conduct arises from the imitation of those whom we cannot resemble.” - Samuel Johnson ...

“All the adversity I've had in my life, all my troubles and obstacles, have strengthened me... You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you.” ...

"In New England they once thought blackbirds useless, and mischievous to the corn. They made efforts to destroy them. The consequence was, the blackbirds were diminished; but a kind of worm, which devoured their grass, and which the blackbirds used ...

“An artist’s only concern is to shoot for some kind of perfection, and on his own terms, not anyone else’s.” - J.D. Salinger ...

“In a conversation, remember that you’re more interested in what you’re saying than anyone else is.” - Andy Rooney ...

"It is best to act with confidence, no matter how little right you have to it." - Lillian Heilman ...

"Before you can achieve, first you must believe." - Kalin Lucas ...

"You may not be able to change the world, but at least you can embarrass the guilty." - Jessica Mitford ...