What we seek we shall find; what we flee from flees from us. Ralph Waldo Emerson American Poet More Ralph Waldo Emerson Quotes 54
Happiness is a monstrosity! Punished are those who seek it. Gustave Flaubert French Novelist More Gustave Flaubert Quotes 5
He who seeks does not find, but he who does not seek will be found. Franz Kafka Austrian Poet More Franz Kafka Quotes 3
America will never seek a permission slip to defend the security of our people. George W. Bush American President More George W. Bush Quotes 3
Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. Jesus Christ More Jesus Christ Quotes 3
If you seek truth you will not seek victory by dishonorable means, and if you find truth you will become invincible. Epictetus Greek Philosopher More Epictetus Quotes 2
A man has to learn that he cannot command things, but that he can command himself; that he cannot coerce the wills of others, but that he can mold and master his own will: and things serve him who serves Truth; people seek guidance of him who is master of himself. James Allen British Author More James Allen Quotes 1
There is one thing higher than Royalty: and that is religion, which causes us to leave the world, and seek God. Elizabeth I English Royalty More Elizabeth I Quotes 1
Do not seek death. Death will find you. But seek the road which makes death a fulfillment. Dag Hammarskjold Swedish Diplomat More Dag Hammarskjold Quotes 1
The sorrow for the dead is the only sorrow from which we refuse to be divorced. Every other wound we seek to heal - every other affliction to forget: but this wound we consider it a duty to keep open - this affliction we cherish and brood over in solitude. Washington Irving American Writer More Washington Irving Quotes 1
The aggressive, unprovoked acts of violence against Israel by Hezbollah and Hamas are revealing. It is clear they don't want peace, but rather seek the ultimate destruction of Israel. John Boehner American Politician More John Boehner Quotes 1
We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm and adventure. There is no end to the adventures that we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open. Jawaharlal Nehru Indian Leader More Jawaharlal Nehru Quotes 1
Thus they have an idol that they petition for victory in war; another for success in their labors; and so for everything in which they seek or desire prosperity, they have their idols, which they honor and serve. Hernando Cortes Spanish Leader More Hernando Cortes Quotes 1
It is a sad commentary of our times when our young must seek advice and counsel from "Dear Abby" instead of going to Mom and Dad. Abigail Van Buren American Journalist More Abigail Van Buren Quotes 1
Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we've been waiting for. We are the change that we seek. Barack Obama American President More Barack Obama Quotes 1
In every society in human history, including the United States, those in power seek to imbue themselves with the attributes of religion and patriotism as a way of getting greater support for their policy and insulating themselves from any criticism. George J. Mitchell American Politician More George J. Mitchell Quotes 1
When we seek help, people are there to help. But you have to take the first step and ask for it. Angie Ridings More Angie Ridings Quotes 1
One of life's primal situations; the game of hide and seek. Oh, the delicious thrill of hiding while the others come looking for you, the delicious terror of being discovered, but what panic when, after a long search, the others abandon you! You mustn't hide too well. You mustn't be too good at the game. The player must never be bigger than the game itself. Jean Baudrillard More Jean Baudrillard Quotes 1
Jesus was the first socialist, the first to seek a better life for mankind. Mikhail Gorbachev Statesman More Mikhail Gorbachev Quotes 1
Only as high as I reach can I grow, only as far as I seek can I go, only as deep as I look can I see, only as much as I dream can I be. Karen Ravn More Karen Ravn Quotes 1
Music is the purest form of art... therefore true poets, they who are seers, seek to express the universe in terms of music... The singer has everything within him. The notes come out from his very life. They are not materials gathered from outside. Rabindranath Tagore Indian Poet More Rabindranath Tagore Quotes 1
For attractive lips, speak words of kindness. For lovely eyes, seek out the good in people. For a slim figure, share your food with the hungry. For beautiful hair, let a child run his fingers through it once a day. For poise, walk with the knowledge you'll never walk alone. Sam Levenson American Author More Sam Levenson Quotes 1
Banks are hypocritical to seek bankruptcy restrictions when their irresponsible marketing and extension of credit card debt has been an important cause of rising personal bankruptcies. Stephen Brobeck More Stephen Brobeck Quotes 1
To live content with small means; to seek elegance rather than luxury, and refinement rather than fashion; to be worthy, not respectable, and wealthy, not, rich; to listen to stars and birds, babes and sages, with open heart; to study hard; to think quietly, act frankly, talk gently, await occasions, hurry never; in a word, to let the spiritual, unbidden and unconscious, grow up through the common - this is my symphony. William Henry Channing's Symphony: some background, and its appearance in an Arthur Brisbane editorial - from the 1906 collection, "Editorials From The Hearst Newspapers". William Ellery Channing American Clergyman More William Ellery Channing Quotes 1