“There are some people who leave impressions not so lasting as the imprint of an oar upon the water.”
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Grateful Quotes — page 109 of 709
“I believe the greatest asset a head of state can have is the ability to get a good night's sleep.”
“When we feel happy and peaceful, our happiness and peace radiates around us, and others can enjoy it as well. This is called 'the enjoyment of others of our body of bliss'.”
“Men do not realize how great an income thrift is.”
“For books are more than books, they are the life, the very heart and core of ages past, the reason why men worked and died, the essence and quintessence of their lives.”
“Even so, there were times I saw freshness and beauty. I could smell the air, and I really loved rock 'n' roll. Tears were warm, and girls were beautiful, like dreams. I liked movie theaters, the darkness and intimacy, and I liked the deep, sad summer nights.”
“If fame goes by, so long, I've had you, fame. If it goes by, I've always known it was fickle. So at least it's something I experience, but that's not where I live.”
“There is great joy in leading with authority, which is serving others by meeting their legitimate needs.”
“Real greatness is often humble, simple, and unobtrusive. It is not easy to trust ourselves and our actions without public affirmation. Some of the greatest works of art and the most important works of peace were created by people who had no need for the limelight. They knew that what they were doing was their call, and they did it with great patience, perseverance, and love.”
“We must make it an imperative duty of our government to protect the gifts which Nature has bestowed on America and to insure the maintenance of a clean, healthy, wholesome environment for our people.”
“What better occupation, really, than to spend the evening at the fireside with a book, with the wind beating on the windows and the lamp burning bright...Haven't you ever happened to come across in a book some vague notion that you've had, some obscure idea that returns from afar and that seems to express completely your most subtle feelings?”
“It's been a long time since I've stood on a stage in London. Was about 14 or 15 years ago, I was 60 years old, just a kid with a crazy dream. Since then I've taken a lot of Prozac, Paxil, Wellbutrin, Effexor, Ritalin, Focalin. I've also studied deeply in the philosophies and the religions, but cheerfulness kept breaking through.”
“Time stays long enough for anyone who will use it.”
“The way you spend Christmas is far more important than how much.”
“It is remarkable how closely the history of the apple tree is connected with that of man.”
“Money is not required to buy one necessity of the soul.”
“Glances of true beauty can be seen in the faces of those who live in true meekness.”
“It is right precious to behold The first long surf of climbing light Flood all the thirsty east with gold.”
“I'm trying to look at my blessings and how amazingly well against all odds things have turned out for me.”
“Everyone thinks that the principal thing to the tree is the fruit, but in point of fact the principal thing to it is the seed.”