Short quotations about, given - Page 2

Arthur C. Clarke

We are just tenants on this world. …

15 Feb , 2011  

We are just tenants on this world. We have just been given a new lease, and a warning from the landlord. Great short quote and quotation by: Arthur C. Clarke, 2010 , English physicist & science fiction author (1917 – )

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We have perhaps a natural fear of e…

15 Feb , 2011  

We have perhaps a natural fear of ends. We would rather be always on the way than arrive. Given the means, we hang on to them and often forget the ends. Great short quote and quotation by: Eric Hoffer , (1902 – 1983)

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Alfred North Whitehead

What is morality in any given time …

15 Feb , 2011  

What is morality in any given time or place? It is what the majority then and there happen to like, and immorality is what they dislike. Great short quote and quotation by: Alfred North Whitehead , English mathematician & philosopher (1861 – 1947)

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Albanian Proverb

When you have given nothing, ask fo…

15 Feb , 2011  

When you have given nothing, ask for nothing. Great short quote and quotation by: Albanian Proverb ,

Prophet Mohammed

When you see a person who has been …

15 Feb , 2011  

When you see a person who has been given more than you in money and beauty, look to those, who have been given less. Great short quote and quotation by: Prophet Mohammed ,

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Richard Bach, Illusions [1977]

You are never given a wish without …

27 Apr , 2010  

You are never given a wish without also being given the power to make it come true. You may have to work for it, however. Great short quote and quotation by: Richard Bach, Illusions [1977] ,

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Homer, The Iliad

You will certainly not be able to t…

27 Apr , 2010  

You will certainly not be able to take the lead in all things yourself, for to one man a god has given deeds of war, and to another the dance, to another lyre and song, and in another wide-sounding Zeus puts a good mind. Great short quote and quotation by: Homer, The Iliad , Greek […]

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