Random Quotes

Being naked approaches being revolutionary; going barefoot is mere populism.

John Updike American Novelist

I have been a Professor Emeritus since 1958, and have continued my scientific studies.

Karl von Frisch Austrian Scientist

We owe something to extravagance, for thrift and adventure seldom go hand in hand.

Jennie Churchill American Celebrity

To punish the oppressors of humanity is clemency; to forgive them is cruelty.

Maximilien Robespierre French Leader

A work of art is a world in itself reflecting senses and emotions of the artist's world.

Hans Hofmann German Artist

Together we must learn how to compose differences, not with arms, but with intellect and decent purpose.

Dwight D. Eisenhower American President

The struggle itself towards the heights is enough to fill a man's heart. One must imagine Sisyphus happy.

Albert Camus French Philosopher

Bow down before the one you serve, you're going to get what you deserve.

Trent Reznor American Musician

We are in this period now where we all are trying to be in shape physically and deny ourselves any pleasure.

Carly Simon American Musician

According to Goering and the Luftwaffe High Command, they were supposed to be the fighter elite.

Adolf Galland German Soldier

Never rise to speak till you have something to say; and when you have said it, cease.

John Witherspoon American Politician

The only thing that saves us from the bureaucracy is its inefficiency.

Eugene McCarthy American Politician

Play fair. Don't hit people. Say you're sorry when you hurt somebody.

Robert Fulghum American Author

The enemy of society is middle class and the enemy of life is middle age.

Orson Welles American Actor

My goal was to be a network correspondent by the time I was 30.

Jessica Savitch American Journalist

Herb is the healing of a nation, alcohol is the destruction.

Bob Marley Jamaican Musician

Be wiser than other people if you can, but do not tell them so.

Lord Chesterfield British Statesman

People think, 'Wow, you're an actress, so people must be really nice to you and kiss your ass.' NOBODY kisses my ass.

Alicia Silverstone Actress

A movie that costs only $1.6 million doesn't have to be a cultural event to turn a profit.

Steven Soderbergh American Director

In long experience I find that a man who trusts nobody is apt to be the kind of man nobody trusts.

Harold MacMillan English Politician