Public opinion is a second conscience.

The finite is annihilated in the presence of the infinite, and becomes a pure nothing. So our spirit before God, so our justice before divine justice.

Blaise Pascal

It is only since linguistics has become more aware of its object of study, i.e. perceives the whole extent of it, that it is evident that this science can make a contribution to a range of studies that will be of interest to almost anyone.

Ferdinand De Saussure

If you have an important point to make, don't try to be subtle or clever. Use the pile driver. Hit the point once. Then come back and hit it again. Then hit it a third time; a tremendous whack.

Sir Winston Churchill

In the end, the humanities can only be defended by stressing how indispensable they are and this means insisting on their vital role in the whole business of academic learning, rather than protesting that, like some poor relation, they don't cost much to be housed.

Terry Eagleton

I am fascinated by what is beautiful, strong, healthy, what is living. I seek harmony.

Leni Riefenstahl

I was always a drama queen. I remember playing in the kitchen, trying to get my mom to think I was dead and call the police. When she didn't, I would cry. I was always theatrical. I don't think any of my relatives are surprised.

Amy Lee

The overwhelming majority of Americans are possessed of two great qualities a sense of humor and a sense of proportion.

Franklin D. Roosevelt

Good shot, bad luck and hell are the five basic words to be used in a game of tennis, though these, of course, can be slightly amplified.

Virginia Graham

To succeed, jump as quickly at opportunities as you do at conclusions.

Benjamin Franklin

Any translation which intends to perform a transmitting function cannot transmit anything but information -- hence, something inessential. This is the hallmark of bad translations.

Walter Benjamin

Human pride is not worthwhile; there is always something lying in wait to take the wind out of it

Mark Twain

Bands from Akron have a sense of humor and don't tend to take themselves too seriously.

Dan Auerbach