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What am I in the eyes of most people — a nonentity, an eccentric, or an unpleasant person — somebody who has no position in society and will never have; in short, the lowest of the low. All right, then — even if that were absolutely true, then I should one day like to show by my work what such an eccentric, such a nobody, has in his heart. That is my ambition, based less on resentment than on love in spite of everything, based more on a feeling of serenity than on passion. Though I am often in the depths of misery, there is still calmness, pure harmony and music inside me. I see paintings or drawings in the poorest cottages, in the dirtiest corners. And my mind is driven towards these things with an irresistible momentum.” ― Vincent van Gogh Vincent Van Gogh	added by regnumveritatis 7 years ago
Caesar had his Brutus, Charles the First his Cromwell; and George the Third — ['Treason!' cried the Speaker] — may profit by their example. If this be treason, make the most of it. Patrick Henry	added by regnumveritatis 7 years ago
The great pillars of all government and of social life [are] virtue, morality, and religion. This is the armor, my friend, and this alone, that renders us invincible. Patrick Henry	added by regnumveritatis 7 years ago
The liberties of a people never were, nor ever will be, secure, when the transactions of their rulers may be concealed from them. Patrick Henry	added by regnumveritatis 7 years ago
A patriot without religion in my estimation is as great a paradox as an honest Man without the fear of God. Is it possible that he whom no moral obligations bind, can have any real Good Will towards Men? Abigail Adams	added by regnumveritatis 7 years ago
History is not a web woven with innocent hands. Among all the causes which degrade and demoralize men, power is the most constant and most active. Abigail Adams	added by regnumveritatis 7 years ago
The Character which a youth acquires in the early part of his Life is of great importance towards his future prosperity-one false step may prove irretrievable to his future usefulness. Abigail Adams	added by regnumveritatis 7 years ago
To be good, and do good, is the whole duty of man comprised in a few words. Abigail Adams	added by regnumveritatis 7 years ago
I would rather marry a good man, a man of mind, with a hope and bright prospects ahead for position, fame and power than to marry all the houses, gold and bones in the world. Mary Todd Lincoln	added by regnumveritatis 7 years ago
In grief, words are a poor consolation - silence and agonizing tears are all that is left the sufferer. Mary Todd Lincoln	added by regnumveritatis 7 years ago
A man without religion or spiritual vision is like a captain who finds himself in the midst of an uncharted sea, without compass, rudder and steering wheel. He never knows where he is, which way he is going and where he is going to land. William J. H. Boetcker	added by regnumveritatis 7 years ago
Your greatness is measured by your kindness. William J. H. Boetcker	added by regnumveritatis 7 years ago
Better to be a strong man with a weak point, than to be a weak man without a strong point. A diamond with a flaw is more valuable that a brick without a flaw. William J. H. Boetcker	added by regnumveritatis 7 years ago
Nations begin to dig their own graves when men talk more of human rights and less of human duties. William J. H. Boetcker	added by regnumveritatis 7 years ago
Beware of ignorance when in motion; look out for inexperience when in action, and beware of the majority when mentally poisoned with misinformation, for collective ignorance does not become wisdom. William J. H. Boetcker	added by regnumveritatis 7 years ago
Freedom of press and freedom of speech: What a blessing for a country while in the hands of honest, patriotic men; what a curse if in the hands of designing demagogues. William J. H. Boetcker	added by regnumveritatis 7 years ago
A lucky thing Eva Perón was. She died at 32. I'm already 45. Vivien Leigh	added by regnumveritatis 7 years ago
Who could quarrel with Clark Gable? We got on well. Whenever anyone on the set was tired or depressed, it was Gable who cheered that person up. Then the newspapers began printing the story that Gable and I were not getting on. This was so ridiculous it served only as a joke. From the time on the standard greeting between Clark and myself became, 'How are you not getting on today? Vivien Leigh	added by regnumveritatis 7 years ago
I seem to be spoiling everybody's brandy and cigars and dreams of victory. Clark Gable, Gone With the Wind	added by regnumveritatis 7 years ago
Take a good look, my dear. It's a historic moment. You can tell your grandchildren how you watched the Old South disappear one night. Clark Gable, Gone With the Wind	added by regnumveritatis 7 years ago
Most of us have compromised with life. Those who fight for what they want will always thrill us. Vivien Leigh	added by regnumveritatis 7 years ago
The theater audience is the ultimate teacher, instructing the actor on the degree to which he has executed both the author's and the director's intent. Joan Fontaine	added by regnumveritatis 7 years ago
Problems is not the problems it's just the way of success! Vishal Mahour	added by vishalmahour 7 years ago
The highest form of conciousness is self-conciousness Thabiso Monkoe	added by Thabiso_M 7 years ago

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