"In the 18th century, people began to adopt the radical new idea that love should be the most fundamental reason for marriage and that young people should be free to choose their marriage partners independently."

-- Jardine Libaire

#Ideas Quotes #People Quotes #Fundamentals Quotes

“We'd find more energy in the attics of American homes (through energy conservation measures) than in all the oil buried in Alaska.”
“The provision is in the promises.”

Source : Derek Prince (1997). “If You Want Gods Best”, p.7, Whitaker House
“Less talk - more work! There is too much talking going on. Because of excessive talking, spiritual energy is being wasted.”
“Listen to me: everything you think you know, every relationship you've ever taken for granted, every plan or possibility you've ever hatched, every conceit or endeavor you've ever concocted, can be stripped from you in an instant. Sooner or later, it will happen. So prepare yourself. Be ready not to be ready. Be ready to be brought to your knees and beaten to dust. Because no stable foundation, no act of will, no force of cautious habit will save you from this fact: nothing is indestructible.”

Source : Jonathan Evison (2013). “The Fundamentals of Caring”, p.221, Head of Zeus
“This isn't a fairy tale. It's New York City.”

Source : Alex Flinn (2014). “Three Beastly Kendra Chronicles: Beastly, Lindy's Diary, Bewitching”, p.43, Harper Collins
“Cynicism is no more mature than naÃ¯vetÃ©. You're no more mature, just more burned.”
“... a city where the Capitol Dome, perforated like a kitchen colander, is the symbol of how secrets are kept ...”
“Healthy living involves taking care of myself - both mentally and physically. It means surrounding myself with positive and supportive people, as well as exercising and maintaining a well-balanced diet. At this point, healthy living is just a way of life.”

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