"And now 'tis man who dares assault the sky ... And as we come to claim our promised place, Aim only to replay the good you gave, And warm with human love the chill of space."

-- Thomas Goddard Bergin

#Men Quotes #Sky Quotes #Space Quotes

“Maybe this is crazy, but I think the right to own a gun is trumped by the right not to be shot by one.”

Source : FaceBook post by Andy Borowitz from Dec 18, 2012
“It is a kind and wise arrangement of Providence that weaves our sorrows into the elements of character and that all the disappointments, and conflicts, and afflictions of life may, if rightly used, become the means of improvement, and create in us the sinews of strength.... the dross is left in the crucible, the baser metals are transmuted, and the character is enriched with gold.”
“When I was about 14 I remember thinking when it came to proposing to my future girlfriend, I'd make a CD with all her favourite songs and a message that said, 'Will you marry me?' Shows you what a romantic I was. No one listens to CDs any more. It's all about iTunes.”

Source : "One last thing... Tinie Tempah". Interview with Rich Pelley, www.theguardian.com. June 4, 2010.
“Delay is ever fatal to those who are prepared.”

Source : "Pharsalia". Poem by Lucan, Book I, line 281,
“We are disappointed at the decision. The president remains fully committed to building a culture of life ... that is built on valuing life at all stages.”
“What you discover about lifeâ€™s shell game is that itâ€™s hardest to follow the pea when youâ€™re the pea.”
“The role of the artist is like that of an explorer and a teacher - a teacher of seeing. No one is more capable of conveying this enlightenment than the artist.”
“I just really allowed my muse to be my guide and I just go with whatever I'm feeling.”

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