It is a fact often observed, that men have written good verses under the inspiration of passion, who cannot write well under other circumstances. Ralph Waldo Emerson American Poet More Ralph Waldo Emerson Quotes 57
Every fact is related on one side to sensation, and, on the other, to morals. The game of thought is, on the appearance of one of these two sides, to find the other: given the upper, to find the under side. Ralph Waldo Emerson American Poet More Ralph Waldo Emerson Quotes 54
The wise man does not expose himself needlessly to danger, since there are few things for which he cares sufficiently; but he is willing, in great crises, to give even his life - knowing that under certain conditions it is not worthwhile to live. Aristotle Greek Philosopher More Aristotle Quotes 7
If you saw a dog going to be crushed under a car, wouldn't you help him? Oskar Schindler Czechoslovakian Businessman More Oskar Schindler Quotes 4
Grace is the beauty of form under the influence of freedom. Friedrich Schiller German Dramatist More Friedrich Schiller Quotes 4
We believe that civilization has been created under the pressure of the exigencies of life at the cost of satisfaction of the instincts. Sigmund Freud Austrian Psychologist More Sigmund Freud Quotes 4
Never under any circumstances take a sleeping pill and a laxative on the same night. Dave Barry American Journalist More Dave Barry Quotes 3
All good writing is swimming under water and holding your breath. F. Scott Fitzgerald American Author More F. Scott Fitzgerald Quotes 3
Under capitalism, man exploits man. Under communism, it's just the opposite. John Kenneth Galbraith American Economist More John Kenneth Galbraith Quotes 3
Humanity has the stars in its future, and that future is too important to be lost under the burden of juvenile folly and ignorant superstition. Isaac Asimov American Scientist More Isaac Asimov Quotes 2
Action seems to follow feeling, but really action and feeling go together; and by regulating the action, which is under the more direct control of the will, we can indirectly regulate the feeling, which is not. William James American Philosopher More William James Quotes 2
Under certain circumstances, profanity provides a relief denied even to prayer. Mark Twain American Author More Mark Twain Quotes 2
Be like Curious George, start with a question and look under the yellow hat to find what's there. James Collins Athlete More James Collins Quotes 1
During times of war, hatred becomes quite respectable even though it has to masquerade often under the guise of patriotism. Howard Thurman American Educator More Howard Thurman Quotes 1
In nature we never see anything isolated, but everything in connection with something else which is before it, beside it, under it and over it. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe German Poet More Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Quotes 1
Another Black Label motto. That's what I think life is. It's just another bridge to cross. You ask no questions. Whatever work it is you gotta do, you gotta go over it, under it, through it, around it, to do it. Zakk Wylde American Musician More Zakk Wylde Quotes 1
America is totally under control of the Jews, you know. I mean, look what they're doing in Yugoslavia. Bobby Fischer American Celebrity More Bobby Fischer Quotes 1
Kindness is seen as weakness and intelligence worshiped, even when that intelligence allows unfathomable injustice and suffering to occur under its smart watch. Bryant H. McGill American Author More Bryant H. McGill Quotes 1
All the gold which is under or upon the earth is not enough to give in exchange for virtue. Plato Greek Philosopher More Plato Quotes 1
I'd had episodes before, but I swept them under the carpet. This time, I couldn't do that because everyone knew. I got on with the hard work of getting better and haven't had a blip in almost 10 years. Margot Kidder American Actress More Margot Kidder Quotes 1
The state of minds vary according to the angle under which one examines them. Ella Maillart Swiss Writer More Ella Maillart Quotes 1
Respect your efforts, respect yourself. Self-respect leads to self-discipline. When you have both firmly under your belt, that's real power. Clint Eastwood American Actor More Clint Eastwood Quotes 1
The road to success is always under construction. Lily Tomlin American Actress More Lily Tomlin Quotes 1
Freedom prospers when religion is vibrant and the rule of law under God is acknowledged. Ronald Reagan American President More Ronald Reagan Quotes 1