An enthusiastic desire of visiting the Old World haunted me from early childhood. I cherished a presentiment, amounting almost to belief, that I should one day behold the scenes, among which my fancy had so long wandered. Bayard Taylor Read Quote
Natural abilities can almost compensate for the want of every kind of cultivation, but no cultivation of the mind can make up for the want of natural abilities. John Ruskin Read Quote
Legislation can neither be wise nor just which seeks the welfare of a single interest at the expense and to the injury of many and varied interests. Andrew Johnson Read Quote
A well-rounded performer will listen to all kinds of music. I like classical, Middle Eastern, and rock a lot. Patti LuPone Read Quote
So many people are insanely busy nowadays, and it’s easy to say, ‘Ah, I’ll workout tomorrow.’ But you have to set aside a time and stick to that schedule. Derek Jeter Read Quote
When I was younger, I’d be walking down the street and suddenly panic because I had a cool idea and no way of getting it down – I’d have to sing it all the way home. Now I can hum it into my phone. Kamasi Washington Read Quote
An Atheist believes that a hospital should be built instead of a church. An atheist believes that deed must be done instead of prayer said. An atheist strives for involvement in life and not escape into death. He wants disease conquered, poverty vanished, war eliminated. Madalyn Murray O'Hair Read Quote
Leaders should lead as far as they can and then vanish. Their ashes should not choke the fire they have lit. H. G. Wells Read Quote
If the penalty for hiring illegals is just a fine, it becomes a business decision. But if the penalty is jail time, illegal immigration will come to a screeching halt. Jose Ferreira Read Quote
