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There is no greater sorrow Than to be mindful of the happy time In misery.
Topic: Sorrow
Author: Dante
Commemoration of Samuel & Henrietta Barnett, Social Reformers, 1913 & 1936 It should be noted, at least by those who accept Christ's claim to be God, that he by no means fits into the picture of the "mystic saint". Those who are fascinated by the supposed superiority of the mystic soul might profitably compile a list of its characteristics and place them side by side with those of Christ. The results would probably expose a surprising conclusion. There is, in fact, no provision for a "privileged class" in genuine Christianity.
Topic: Christianity
Author: J B Phillips
If you don't know where you want to go, we will make sure you get there.
Topic: Windows
Author: Microsoft Slogan
But, spite of all the criticising elves, Those who would make us feel, must feel themselves.
Topic: Criticism
Author: Charles Churchill
The kindest man, The best-condition'd and unwearied spirit In doing courtesies. -The Merchant of Venice. Act iii. Sc. 2.
Topic: Shakespeare
Author: William Shakespeare
Whoever controls the media - the images - controls the culture.
Topic: Media and Entertainment
Author: Allen Ginsberg
Let my name stand among those who are willing to bear ridicule and reproach for the truth's sake, and so earn some right to rejoice when the victory is won.
Topic: History
Author: Louisa May Alcott
Familiarity doesn't breed contempt, it is contempt.
Topic: Familiarity
Author: Florence King
I never would believe that Providence had sent a few men into the world, ready booted and spurred to ride, and millions ready ;saddled and bridled to be ridden.
Topic: Class
Author: Richard Rumbold
In nothing do men more nearly approach the gods than in giving health to men.
Topic: Health
Author: Cicero
A forted residence 'gainst the tooth of time And razure of oblivion. -Measure for Measure. Act v. Sc. 1.
Topic: Shakespeare
Author: William Shakespeare
The difficulty with marriage is that we fall in love with a personality, but must live with a character.
Topic: Marriage
Author: Peter De Vries
This is the Jew that Shakespeare drew.
Topic: Acting
Author: Philip Massinger
During the minister's prayer one Sunday, there was a loud whistle from one of the back pews. Gary's mother was horrified. She pinched him into silence, and after church, asked: "Gary, whatever made you do such a thing?" Gary answered soberly: "I asked God to teach me to whistle. . . And He just then did!".
Topic: Cliches
Author: Unknown
It's not how much we give but how much love we put into giving.
Topic: Giving
Author: Mother Teresa
A crisis is a close encounter of the third kind.
Topic: Inspirational
Author: Guy Finley
Acting, First Rule of: Whatever happens, look as if you intended it to happen.
Topic: Laws of Life
Author: Paul Dickson
I would not want to be the one to tell parents of the last man to die in a war termed a mistake that he was dead.
Topic: Peace
Author: Unknown
What is this life if, full of care, we have no time to stand and stare?
Topic: Body
Author: William H Davies