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“If human beings are perceived as potentials rather than problems, as possessing strengths instead of weaknesses, as unlimited rather that dull and unresponsive, then they thrive and grow to their capabilities.”
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“I always disagree, however, when people end up saying that we can only combat Communism, Fascism or what not if we develop an equal fanaticism. It appears to me that one defeats the fanatic precisely by not being a fanatic oneself, but on the contrary by using one's intelligence.”
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“When they finally put you in the ground, I'll stand on your grave and tramp the dirt down.”
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“When adversities flow, then love ebbs; but friendship standeth stiffly in storms.”
Source : John Lyly, David Bevington (1997). “Endymion”, p.137, Manchester University Press
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“Astronomy is ... the only progressive Science which the ancient world produced.”
Source : William Whewell (1847). “History of the Inductive Sciences: I. The Greek school philosophy, with reference to physical science. II. The physical sciences in ancient Greece. III. Greek astronomy. IV. Physical science in the middle ages. V. Formal astronomy after the stationary period”, p.96
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“I'm going to get you a broken alarm clock so you'll get up in the morning.”
Source : "The Osbournes". TV Series 2002–2005,
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“The more space you allow and encourage within a relationship, the more the relationship willflourish.”
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“If there were a ritual dance of the androgyne, Tai chi as performed by this master could be that dance. It is neither a masculine dance nor a feminine dance. It has the strength and grace of both.”
