Thousands of phrases, quotations and aphorisms listed by authors and topics

If junk food is the devil, then a sweet orange is as scripture.

Food

I'm a Gemini, so I change my mind every day.

Change

The Owl and the Pussy-Cat went to sea
In a beautiful pea-green boat.

Boating

Democracy gives every man the right to be his own oppressor.

Politics

Be good. Do good. The devil wields no power over a good man.

Power

Reconciliation means working together to correct the legacy of past injustice.

Attitude Character Forgiveness History Justice Leadership Mistakes Overcoming People Politics Work

What is love? Baby, don't hurt me. Don't hurt me, no more.

Love

Other people's success spurs me on to do well and gives me motivation.

Success

But life is a great school. It thrashes and bangs and teaches you.

Life

Their wants but few, their wishes all confin'd.

Contentment

A man is usually more careful of his money than of his principles.

Money

Conscience is the chamber of justice.

Justice

A just man is not one who does no ill,
But he, who with the power, has not the will.

Justice

Atheism is the only real hope against terrorism.

Atheism

Man is of soul and body, formed for deeds
Of high resolve; on fancy's boldest wing.

Man

People are unjust to anger - it can be enlivening and a lot of fun.

Anger

The omission of good is no less reprehensible than the commission of evil.

Good

You don't have to watch 'Gossip Girl' to have an attitude.

Attitude

I look for what needs to be done. After all, that's how the universe designs itself.

Leadership

The butterfly counts not months but moments, and has time enough.

Inspiration