"A vague uncritical idealism always lends itself to ridicule and too much of it might be a danger to mankind, leading it round in a futile wild-goose chase for imaginary ideals."

-- Lin Yutang

#Might Quotes #Too Much Quotes #Danger Quotes

“He was trying to tell me something.' Derek snorted. 'Arenâ€™t they all? Must be a rule in the ghost handbookâ€”if in danger of evaporating, make sure youâ€™re in the middle of a dire pronouncement.”
“There comes an hour when protest no longer suffices; after philosophy there must be action; the strong hand finishes what the idea has sketched.”
“Religion is the most inflammatory enemy-labelling device in history.”
“Grace does not choose a man and leave him as he is.”
“I used to have more meltdowns backstage than I do [now].... It's not that it was ever cool, but right now, it just seems very uncool to have a meltdown. I'm not saying I'll never have one! But I've learnt to stop it just before it happens.”

Source : Source: www.elle.com
“The truth is the Super Bowl long ago became more than just a football game.”
“Make definite assertions. Avoid tame, colorless, hesitating, non-committal language.”

Source : William Strunk Jr. (2015). “Elements of Style”, p.20, Lulu.com
“Saddam's ouster will not necessarily lead to the same result, since Iraq lacks democratic traditions. Democracy doesn't just consist of holding elections.”

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