"The observations, so numerous and so important, of the pendulum as object are especially relevant to the length of its oscillations. Those that I propose to make known to the [Paris] Academy [of Sciences] are principally addressed to the direction of the plane of its oscillation, which, moving gradually from east to west, provides evidence to the senses of the diurnal movement of the terrestrial globe."

-- Leon Foucault

#Moving Quotes #Paris Quotes #Important Quotes

“Worship is about encounter-coming into God's presence”
“Satire is, indeed, the only sort of composition in which the Latin poets whose works have come down to us were not mere imitators of foreign models; and it is therefore the sort of composition in which they have never been excelled.”
“We're understanding what Obama is. He is the great teacher. He is this guy that stands above everybody. There's some condescension in it, but he stands above everybody and says, 'Now, listen. You people have to stop blaming each other unreasonably. You have to get along here and I am going to show you the way.' It is a pretty brave role in many ways.”
“Christianity has from its beginning portrayed itself as a gospel of peace, a way of reconciliation (with God, with other creatures), and a new model of human community, offering the 'peace which passes understanding' to a world enmeshed in sin and violence. (1)”

Source : David Bentley Hart (2003). “The Beauty of the Infinite: The Aesthetics of Christian Truth”, Eerdmans Publishing Company
“I've only had good experiences with actors. Starring next to them and directing them, for the most part they're all inspiring, special people.”
“Faking your own death is illegal, yet faking your own life is celebrated”
“There are no new truths, but only truths that have not been recognized by those who have perceived them without noticing.”

Source : On the Contrary (1961) "Vita Activa"
“If you introduce yourself to anyone as Mrs. Dracula, I'll bite you in a manner you won't enjoy.”

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