"My books are like water; those of the great geniuses are wine. (Fortunately) everybody drinks water."

-- Mark Twain

#Book Quotes #Wine Quotes #Water Quotes

“A very popular error: having the courage of one's convictions; rather it is a matter of having the courage for an attack on one's convictions.”
“It is not your passing thoughts or brilliant ideas so much as your plain everyday habits that control your life....Live simply. Donâ€™t get caught in the machine of the worldâ€” it is too exacting. By the time you get what you are seeking your nerves are gone, the heart is damaged, and the bones are aching. Resolve to develop your spiritual powers more earnestly from now on. Learn the art of right living. If you have joy you have everything,so learn to be glad and contented....Have happiness now.”
“I think that my parents' only regret is that they wasted so much money on my stupid prestigious university degree.”
“I also believe that it's the right thing to do, to maintain strong consumer confidence in our food systems. And I believe that the consumer should have strong confidence in our food systems.”

Source : "Interview with Agriculture Secretary Ann Veneman". "American Morning" with Soledad O'Brien, www.cnn.com. December 31, 2003.
“You can hardly say boo to a goose in the House of Commons now without cries of "Ungentlemanly," "Not fair" and all the rest.”
“Earthly possessions are not what you came here to gather. Do not worry about your earthly possessions. Place your attention on your heavenly goal - the evolution of your soul - and you will find peace even while on earth.”
“Whats fascinating is that when you write a script, its almost a stream of consciousness. You have an idea that it means something, but youre not always sure what. Then when you get on the set, the actors teach you.”
“People think I rush around all day long like a raving lunatic. I'm much more relaxed than that.”

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