"Men have died for this music. You can't get more serious than that."

-- Dizzy Gillespie

#Music Quotes #Men Quotes #Serious Quotes

“Dear motorist on the information superhighway. I'm sorry I do not have a car.”
“Happiness just wasn't part of the job description back then. You tried to find a helpmate to keep the cold wind and dogs at bay. Happiness just wasn't part of the equation. Survival was.”
“Character is both developed and revealed by tests, and all of life is a test... You will be tested by major changes, delayed promises, impossible problems, unanswered prayers, undeserved criticism, and even senseless tragedies.”
“Hate, hunger, and pride make better levers of propaganda than do love or impartiality.”
“The difference between a poet and a philosopher is that the poet sees logically and describes basically the beauty whereas the philosopher defines the basics and shows the beauty of logics.”
“Whether you've seen angels floating around your bedroom or just found a ray of hope at a lonely moment, choosing to believe that something unseen is caring for you can be a life-shifting exercise.”
“Empathize, rather than put your "but" in the face of an angry person.”
“The launch of a space shuttle can still make you weep with amazement and wonder, if you happen to be watching it.”

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