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

People shouldn't have to earn kindness. They should have to earn cruelty.

People

No matter what people tell you, words and ideas can change the world.

Change

Facts are stubborn things, but statistics are pliable.

Honesty

I feel so good after a workout. Any time you can be alone with yourself is really important.

Alone Good Loneliness

On the laugh of a child I am borne to the joy of the King.

Joy

It is an unfortunate fact that we can secure peace only by preparing for war.

Peace

I would always rather be happy than dignified.

Love

I love the attention but I don't like too much of it.

Love

Alas for the unhappy man that is called to stand in the pulpit, and not give the bread of life.

Preaching

Being in love, I find myself smiling for no reason at all...

Love

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

Life

The joy of the mind is the measure of its strength.

Strength

Empty pockets never held anyone back. Only empty heads and empty hearts can do that.

Money Poverty

Life is made up of sobs, sniffles, and smiles, with sniffles predominating.

Adversity Life

And his best riches, ignorance of wealth.

Ignorance

Survival was my only hope, success my only revenge.

Hope

A single day is enough to make us a little larger or, another time, a little smaller.

Growth Inspiration

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

Justice

Time is the scarcest resource and unless it is managed nothing else can be managed.

Business