"What puppets we humans are - what puppets! Born without permission, dying when it is neither pleasant nor convenient, we are made to march or crawl through life on the edge of a precipice from which at any moment we may be knocked over. And we're told we should believe the experience is a privilege!"

“Every form of true education trains the student in self-reliance”

Source : John Henrik Clarke (1994). “Who betrayed the African world revolution? and other speeches”, Third World Pr

“Hank Williams was one of the greatest writers of all time, and it's very sad that his career lasted for only six years.”

“I look in my closet, and if I need it, I design it.”

“The sudden passing of Jack Bruce is terribly sad news. One of the greatest rock bassists to ever live and a true and profound inspiration to countless musicians. He was one of my first bass heroes and was a major influence on my playing and my music. My heartfelt condolences to his family and fans.”

“Normally people can't keep their ***** mouth closed!”

Source : Source: www.hollywoodreporter.com

“People wait in line to see me, saying there's plenty of living to be done even if you have an HIV diagnosis. People say they are 10- or 15-year survivors and still moving forward.”

“Even though one is well advanced in virtue, should he stop mortifying himself, he soon would lose his modesty and virtue - just as fertile soul quickly becomes dry and arid and produces nothing but thorns and thistles if it is not cultivated.”

“Not every age allows its sons to reap the results which remain great for all time, and . . . not every century is fitted to make the men who live in it distinguished and happy.”

Source : Gustav Freytag (1904). “The journalists: a comedy in four acts”