"Gratitude is the beginning of wisdom. Stated differently, true wisdom cannot be obtained unless it is built on a foundation of true humility and gratitude."

-- Gordon B. Hinckley

#Gratitude Quotes #Humility Quotes #Foundation Quotes

“Eve, I know this continues to astound and baffle you, but I actually like to socialize." "I know. If it wasn't for that, you'd be perfect.”
“It is also a good rule not to put overmuch confidence in the observational results that are put forward until they are confirmed by theory.”
“Freedom isn't free. It shouldn't be a bragging point that 'Oh, I don't get involved in politics,' as if that makes someone cleaner. No, that makes you derelict of duty in a republic. Liars and panderers in government would have a much harder time of it if so many people didn't insist on their right to remain ignorant and blindly agreeable.”

Source : Bill Maher (2003). “When You Ride Alone You Ride with Bin Laden: What the Government Should Be Telling Us to Help Fight the War on Terrorism”, New Millenium
“I really believe, in my heart and soul, that if we would rebuild and strengthen the family structure in the country, you'd start to really deal with a number of the most difficult problems we're having in the country today, in poverty, education, and in crime, but we've broken the family structure up.”
“She don't say a word, and she won't say a word until you kiss the girl.”
“You must ask for God's help. After each failure, ask forgiveness, pick yourself up, and try again.”
“The passing of armies and the passing of sands in the desert are one.”
“In a novel there's not much autobiography. There are characters in transit. Naturally, I can project something of my experiences onto the characters, but they have their own autonomy, a personality that is often a mystery to me.”

Source : Source: wordswithoutborders.org

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