Men Quotes - Page 574

Every government interference in the economy consists of giving an unearned benefit, extorted by force, to some men at the expense of others.

Religion must be a punishment, because nobody gets religion who does not have a bad conscience.

Man is unable to accurately predict events which are but twenty-four hours distant; only the Divine Mind could have foretold the future, centuries before it came to be. Hence, we affirm with the utmost confidence, that the hundreds of fulfilled prophecies in the Bible attest and demonstrate the truth that the Scriptures are the inspired, infallible, inerrant Word of God.

For man, when perfected, is the best of animals, but, when separated from law and justice, he is the worst of all; since armed injustice is the more dangerous, and he is equipped at birth with the arms of intelligence and with moral qualities which he may use for the worst ends. Wherefore, if he have not virtue, he is the most unholy and the most savage of animals, and the most full of lust and gluttony. But justice is the bond of men in states, and the administration of justice, which is the determination of what is just, is the principle of order in political society.

Goodness is to do good to the deserving and love the good and hate the wicked, and not to be eager to inflict punishment or take vengeance, but to be gracious and kindly and forgiving.

Two places in this world make it impossible for a man to escape from himself: a battlefield and a prison cell.

Avoid pulpits, platforms, stages and pedestals. Keep to the hard ground. It is the only way you can judge your approximate status as a man.

They say that age kills the fire inside of a man, that he hears Death coming, he opens the door and says, "Come in, give me rest!" That is a pack of goddam lies.

What you are aware of you are in control of; what you are not aware of is in control of you.

Does God want goodness or the choice of goodness? Is a man who chooses to be bad perhaps in some way better than a man who has the good imposed upon him?

Control of the tongue! Vital for the man who would try to tread the Path, for no harsh or unkind word, no hasty impatient phrase, may escape from the tongue which is consecrated to service, and which must not injure even an enemy; for that which wounds has no place in the Kingdom of Love.

I want to work for a company that contributes to and is part of the community. I want something not just to invest in. I want something to believe in.

Neither the chains of dictatorship nor the fetters of oppression can keep down the forces of freedom for long.

I hope all of you are going to fill out your census form when it comes in the mail next month. If you don't return the form the area you live in might get less government money and you wouldn't want that to happen, would you.

Every man wants to connect his life with something he thinks eternal.

Of course life has no point. If it had, man would not be free.

Life is a collection of moments. Mindfulness is beautification of the moments.

Limited in his nature, infinite in his desires, man is a fallen god who remembers the heavens.

Be a good man to Allah and a bad man to yourself (desires); and be one of the commoners among the people

The greater the man the greater the courtesy.

The wise expect nothing, hope for nothing, thus avoiding all disappointment and anxiety.

No man's prayer is acceptable with God whose life is not well pleasing before God.

Judgment of eye, speed and attack are the basis of victory.

She knew that she belonged to this man, body and soul. Every trace of shame departed; it was burnt out by the fire that consumed her. She gave him a thousand opportunities; she fought to turn his words to serious things. He baffled her with his shallow smile and ready tongue, that twisted all topics to triviality. By six o'clock she was morally on her knees before him; she was imploring him to stay to dinner with her. He refused.

At Athens, wise men propose, and fools dispose.