"To divide one's life by years is of course to tumble into a trap set by our own arithmetic. The calendar consents to carry on its dull wall-existence by the arbitrary timetables we have drawn up in consultation with those permanent commuters, Earth and Sun. But we, unlike trees, need grow no annual rings."

-- Clifton Fadiman

#Birthday Quotes #Wall Quotes #Years Quotes

“I was awake and this was reality, the new reality of nothing--and worse, of having to continue to exist.”

Source : Tony Hendra (2004). “Father Joe: The Man Who Saved My Faith”, p.88, Random House
“Tell a lie loud enough and long enough and people will believe it.”
“If you find my aggressive and dominating play dirty, then that's your opinion. But I would assume most people want someone who is going to do anything and everything within the lines to win for their team, because I know I would.”
“In order to understand the interrelation of truth and falsehood in life, a man must understand falsehood in himself, the constant incessant lies he tells himself.”
“We join the call from other States from our region”
“Studies have shown people listen to TV than watch it.”
“Looking at affordable health care, I think it is important that we look not only at prescription drugs, but also make sure that there is a major focus on health care.”
“What's virtue in a man can't be virtue in a cat.”

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