"There is a certain hidden mediocrity in those who are stationed above us in life, an ability to take liberties in their pursuit of pleasures and diversions, without injuring the honor and respect we owe to them."

-- Madeleine de Souvre, marquise de Sable

#Life Quotes #Respect Quotes #Honor Quotes

“The national interest is predetermined by geopolitics or the history of a country. Important political leaders never just followed their interests - they were concerned about the interests of their people.”

Source : Source: www.spiegel.de
“Religion has always persecuted science.”
“Every movie presents its challenges.”
“Love enjoys knowing everything about you; desire needs mystery.”

Source : Twitter post from Dec 30, 2014
“First yoga deals with health, strength and conquest of the body. Next, it lifts the veil of difference between the body and the mind. Lastly, it leads the Sadhaka to peace and unalloyed purity.”
“If you really want me to be safe, maybe it's time." "I'd just feel safer if you'd start sleeping in a coffin." Just then my door creaked open. Billy's expression turned to surprise. "Get out!" I said, hopping off the bed. "Uh...we are making up lyrics to a song." But that didn't keep Billy out. Instead he was totally interested. "You're writing a song? That's so cool. I want to hear it." "It goes, 'Safer in a coffin, and if your brother doesn't leave, he'll be in one too.”
“The year was 2081, and everyone was finally equal.”
“Sin is whatever obscures the soul.”

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