"Let me wake up next to you, have coffee in the morning, and wander through the city with your hand in mine."

“Those who have a tolerable knowledge of human nature will not stand in need of such lights.”

“We refuse to share resources; we govern irresponsibly. If we are confident, if we have some of our cultural values, then we would be more committed to assisting our people out of poverty and creating an environment that can make it possible for our friends to assist us.”

“If economists were doctors, they would today be mired in malpractice suits.”

Source : John Ralston Saul (2012). “The Unconscious Civilization”, p.4, Simon and Schuster

“When any duty is to be done, it is fortunate for you if you feel like doing it; but, if you do not feel like it, that is no reason for not doing it.”

Source : Washington Gladden (1876). “Being a Christian: what it Means and how to Begin”, p.66

“A true friend sees past your excuses to the real reason it's not your fault.”

“I had a good mind to discontinue permanently the supply of grain to the city, reliance on which had discouraged Italian agriculture, but refrained because some politician would be bound one day to revive the dole as a means of ingratiating himself with the people.”

“Worship is a way of seeing the world in the light of God.”

“Though most people love to look at the games of the great attacking masters, some of the most successful players in history have been the quiet positional players. They slowly grind you down by taking away your space, tying up your pieces, and leaving you with virtually nothing to do!”