Quotes
Public influence is the real government of the world.
It has now become a very common sentiment, that there is some deep and radical wrong somewhere, and that legislators have proved themselves incapable of discovering, or, of remedying it.
It has a sound and rational circulating medium, a real and definite representative of wealth.
It goes to establish a just and permanent principle of trade which puts an end to all serious fluctuations in prices and consequently, to all the insecurity and ruin which these fluctuations produce; and to build up those who are already ruined.
I decline all noisy, wordy, confused, and personal controversies.
An impression has gone abroad that I am engaged in forming societies. This is a very great mistake, which I feel bound to correct.
Our country is in danger, but not to be despaired of. Our enemies are numerous and powerful; but we have many friends, determining to be free, and heaven and earth will aid the resolution.
What is difficulty? Only a word indicating the degree of strength requisite for accomplishing particular objects; a mere notice of the necessity for exertion; a bugbear to children and fools; only a stimulus to men.
You don't have to know anything about music to understand what I write. Mine are simple melodies.
I've always written music the way I felt it. I write for the public because I feel like the public, the way they would write if they could.
I'm young and healthy, and you've got charms; It would really be a sin not to have you in my arms; I'm young and healthy, and so are you; When the moon is in the sky, tell me what am I to do?
We serve God by serving others. The world defines greatness in terms of power, possessions, prestige, and position. If you can demand service from others, you've arrived. In our self-serving culture with its me-first mentality, acting like a servant is not a popular concept.
I think everybody has brokenness. There's no doubt about that. We live in a fallen world. This is not heaven. Everybody has scars. Everybody is hurting somewhere, I guarantee you that. Everyone has a hidden hurt.
I believe one of the secrets of effective ministry is keep it simple-be simple... Simple does not mean shallow and simple doesn't mean simplistic, and simple doesn't mean superficial. It just means understandable.
Nina E. Warren
I let Earl go with me to a delicatessen just once. We never could afford it again.
If I think I meet him only in Bible and sacrament, and in the Christian fellowship, then I do not know who it is I meet.
With traditional notions of privacy being eviscerated almost daily, a new paradigm in political rhetoric rapidly is emerging.
It's hard to go with a trend. As soon as it's out, everyone picks it up. It's important to stay true to yourself. Have fun with fashion instead of letting it dictate.
I really wanted to go to the Olympics, but everyone wanted me to model for them, so I said what the hell, why not!