"The American founders, when framing their governments, looked to the Bible for insights into human nature, civic virtue, social order, political authority and other concepts essential to the establishment of a political society. They saw in Scripture political and legal models - such as republicanism, separation of powers, and due process of law - that they believed enjoyed divine favor and were worthy of emulation in their polities."

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Source : Source: www.biblegateway.com

Daniel L Dreisbach

#Order Quotes #Law Quotes #Government Quotes

“To feel the soul without explaining it, without vocabulary, and to represent this sensation.”

Source : Sidra Stich, Yves Klein, Hayward Gallery, Museum Ludwig, Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen (Germany) (1994). “Yves Klein”
“It struck me as pretty ridiculous to be called Mr. Darcy and to stand on your own looking snooty at a party. It's like being called Heathcliff and insisting on spending the entire evening in the garden, shouting "Cathy" and banging your head against a tree.”

Source : Helen Fielding (2013). “The Bridget Jones Omnibus: The Singleton Years: Bridget Jones's Diary & The Edge of Reason”, p.13, Pan Macmillan
“I had no interest in really becoming an actress or doing that kind of thing I just knew that I wanted to do something in making films.”

Source : "Biography/ Personal Quotes". www.imdb.com.
“It's not an idea until you write it down.”
“Ah, pay no heed if your enemies laugh. They'll not be able to once you lop off their heads.”
“Being surrounded by artistic and musical beauty soothes the soul, bringing both quiet calm and creative inspiration. . . .”

Source : Wayne D. Dosick (2000). “The Business Bible: 10 New Commandments for Bringing Spirituality & Ethical Values Into the Workplace”, p.81, Jewish Lights Publishing
“Woody Allen is in his '70s and he's making movies, so I look forward to getting there.”
“I'm not that into reading. If I'm gonna read, I'm gonna read some cool sci-fi book or something, not some stupid self-help book.”

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