Life exists in the universe only because the carbon atom possesses certain exceptional properties.

The man who first gave history a recognized place in science was an ancient historian.

James H. Breasted

“And now that you don’t have to be perfect, you can be good.”

John Steinbeck

Brain an apparatus with which we think we think.

Ambrose Bierce

But friendship is precious, not only in the shade, but in the sunshine of life; and thanks to a benevolent arrangement of things, the greater part of life is sunshine.

Thomas Jefferson

Always count the cost.

Proverb

An autobiography is only to be trusted when it reveals something disgraceful. A man who gives a good account of himself is probably lying, since any life when viewed from the inside is simply a series of defeats.

George Orwell

Our senses are indeed our doors and windows on this world, in a very real sense the key to the unlocking of meaning and the wellspring of creativity.

Jean Houston

Enthusiasm is the yeast that makes your hopes shine to the stars. Enthusiasm is the sparkle in your eyes, the swing in your gait. The grip of your hand, the irresistible surge of will and energy to execute your ideas.

Henry Ford

World history is tragic.

Friedrich Durrenmatt

This type of man who is devoted to the study of wisdom is always most unlucky in everything, and particularly when it comes to procreating children; I imagine this is because Nature wants to ensure that the evils of wisdom shall not spread further throughout mankind.

Desiderius Erasmus

It wasn't until I found the courage to look inthe mirror and say, 'I Love You' with conviction that I felt truly amazing! If no one loves you, love yourself!

R.S. Lewis

Rationalism is the enemy of art, though necessary as a basis for architecture.

Arthur Erickson