Random Quotes

The reason that there are so few good books written is that so few people who write know anything.

Walter Bagehot English Author

The saddest aspect of life right now is that science gathers knowledge faster than society gathers wisdom.

Isaac Asimov American Scientist

In fact, 80 percent of our domestic job growth comes from the small- and medium-sized business community.

Melissa Bean American Politician

Children require guidance and sympathy far more than instruction.

Anne Sullivan American Educator

It is natural that we should always expect an Israeli attack, even when it does not threaten.

Bashar al-Assad Syrian Statesman

Medicaid is a vital safety net for New York's poor and vulnerable, young and old alike.

James T. Walsh American Politician

Culture is how biology responds and makes its living conditions better.

C. J. Cherryh American Writer

The increased presence of Muslims in Italy and in Europe is directly proportional to our loss of freedom.

Oriana Fallaci Italian Journalist

A crash really occurs when you suddenly have a violent downturn in the market that then heralds a long bull market.

Ron Chernow American Author

I'm not into older guys. To tell you the truth, Richard Gere is not the sexiest man alive, in my book.

Winona Ryder American Actress

The pilot came back and said he had just heard that Kennedy was shot.

George Smathers American Politician

Save your money. You're going to need twice as much money in your old age as you think.

Michael Caine English Actor

This oxidation of hydrogen in stages seems to be one of the basic principles of biological oxidation.

Albert Szent-Gyorgyi Hungarian Scientist

All imperfection is easier to tolerate if served up in small doses.

Wislawa Szymborska Polish Poet

I went to the Paradise Restaurant on 49th Street and Broadway which was where they were playing, and I sat in.

Ray Conniff American Musician

The Wall will be standing in 50 and even in 100 years, if the reasons for it are not removed.

Erich Honecker German Politician

I hold that the parentheses are by far the most important parts of a non-business letter.

David Herbert Lawrence English Writer

But I found out that bones with flesh are more interesting than bones without.

James MacArthur American Actor

I just finished Narc, which was a really heavy duty, raw, independent.

Ray Liotta American Actor

No fine work can be done without concentration and self-sacrifice and toil and doubt.

Max Beerbohm English Actor