"As a lifelong pacifist, Quaker, and a gay man, I despair that gays and lesbians are expending energy trying to get into the military when they should be using that same energy getting rid of the military completely."

-- Ned Rorem

#Military Quotes #Gay Quotes #Men Quotes

“Every page must explode, whether through seriousness, profundity, turbulence, nausea, the new, the eternal, annihilating nonsense, enthusiasm for principles, or the way it is printed.”
“Do not shun this maxim because it is common-place. On the contrary, take the closest heed of what observant men, who would probably like to show originality, are yet constrained to repeat. Therein lies the marrow of the wisdom of the world.”
“Whether I'm stressed out or angry or happy or depressed - however I feel, I say "I love my life," no matter what. That usually keeps me centered.”

Source : Interview with Maranda Pleasant, www.marandapleasantmedia.com.
“When women are excited about a date, they go immediately on a diet, because all women know they are hideously obese.”

Source : Cynthia Heimel (2004). “Get Your Tongue Out of My Mouth, I'm Kissing You Good-bye”
“Landowners and influential men of all kinds, especially members of political councils, ought to set an example to the people. The young members of rich families should offer themselves for military service. If not one of two sons, at least one of three sons should be ready to do so.”
“Today's restaurant is theater on a grand scale.”
“Hope doesn't mean anything. ... Action's the only thing that counts.”
“There's no me if there's no me and you.”

Source : Song: Ashes Everywhere, Album: Come To Where I'm From, 2000

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