"Direct experience is inherently too limited to form an adequate foundation either for theory or for application. At the best it produces an atmosphere that is of value in drying and hardening the structure of thought. The greater value of indirect experience lies in its greater variety and extent. History is universal experience, the experience not of another, but of many others under manifold conditions."

-- B. H. Liddell Hart

#Lying Quotes #Atmosphere Quotes #Foundation Quotes

“Ronald Reagan's well documented final battles with Alzheimer's disease were fought with the same conviction and courage that his many public battles were fought.”
“Franklin may . . . be considered one of the founding fathers of American democracy, since no democratic government can last long without conciliation and compromise.”

Source : Samuel Eliot Morison, Emily Morison Beck (1977). “Sailor Historian: The Best of Samuel Eliot Morison”
“Of course it doesn't make sense." Lady Wendall said. "The rules of society rarely do.”
“Goodness its the kind of work I come to the Fringe to see”
“My son has two loving parents and an extended family, whether it's cousins or stepmothers or boyfriends. My son is surrounded by love.”

Source : "Bridget Moynahan: There Is No Beef With My Son's Stepmom Gisele Bundchen". www.foxnews.com. February 23, 2011.
“I learned two things growing up in Texas. 1: God loves you, and you're going to burn in hell forever. 2: Sex is the dirtiest and most dangerous thing you can possibly do, so save it for someone you love.”
“If a person measures his spiritual fulfillment in terms of cosmic visions, surpassing peace of mind, or ecstasy, then he is not likely to know much spiritual fulfillment. If, however, he measures it in terms of enjoying a sunrise, being warmed by a child's smile, or being able to help someone have a better day, then he is likely to know much spiritual fulfillment.”
“I haven't really made up my mind concretely about having kids.”

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