Famous people quotes-Original thoughts

Books serve to show a man that those original thoughts of his aren't very new at all.
- Abraham Lincoln

Motivational thoughts-New ending

Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.”
– Maria Robinson

Chinese proverb-Bite

Even a hare will bite when it is cornered.

Thought for the day-The important thing

The important thing is not to stop questioning.

Famous people quotes-Esoteric argument

Some philosophers have fallen into this opinion in the same way that they have into other paradoxes. They are confronted by an esoteric argument, find it impossible to refute and end up by giving in to it and accepting its conclusion! This explains the confusion of some, the basis of the cure is definition. Now a definition arises from the necessity that words have some meaning; for the definition is the account of which the word is the sign.
Rather, they start this, displaying it to the senses, and go on to offer more or less rigorous demonstrations of the per se attributes of their proprietary genera. This sort of procedure is inductive and it is as plain as a pikestaff that it does not amount to a demonstration of essence or of what it is to be a thing.

(Aristotle)

Daily quotes-Life's events

There's a purpose to life's events, to teach you how to laugh more or not to cry too hard.

Love quotes-Finding fault

We spend too much time looking for the right person to love or finding fault with those we already love, when instead we should be perfecting the love we give.

Sexual quotes-Writing

"Writing is like prostitution. First you do it for love, and then for a few close friends, and then for money."

Philosophical quotes-Abyss

When you look into an abyss, the abyss also looks into you.
~Friedrich Nietzche

Sarcastic quotes-Prison at Guantanamo Bay

According to presidential insiders, Barack Obama is preparing to issue an executive order, perhaps during his first day as President, to close the US military prison at Guantanamo Bay. Currently, plans are to convert it into a Starbucks.
- Jerry Perisho

Political quotes-Cab driver training program

Anyway, a spokesman for Barack Obama says the prisoners that are released from Guantanamo will either be sent back to their home countries or enter the New York City cab driver training program.
-Jay Leno

Famous people quotes-A woman

A woman is the only thing I am afraid of that I know will not hurt me.
- Abraham Lincoln

Thoughts on Life-Greater insight

Living gives you a better understanding of life. I would hope that my characters have become deeper and more rounded personalities. Wider travels have given me considerably greater insight into how cultural differences affect not only people, but politics and art.
- Alan Dean Foster

Love quotes-KIssed

You should be kissed, and often, and by someone who knows how.
- Gone With The Wind

Inspirational quotes-Discover your work

“Your work is to discover your work and then with all your heart to give yourself to it.”
– Buddha

Sarcastic quotes-Only reason

Do you ever get the feeling that the only reason we have elections is to find out if the polls were right?
~Robert Orben

Famous people quotes-World War IV

I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones.
-Albert Einstein

Famous people quotes-God's gifts

What is it about grandparents that is so lovely? I'd like to say that grandparents are God's gifts to children. And if they can but see, hear and feel what these people have to give, they can mature at a fast rate.
~Bill Cosby

Motivational thoughts-Perfection

Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work.”
– Aristotle

Thought for the day-Wide open

Keep your eyes wide open before the wedding, half shut afterwards.
(Benjamin Franklin)

Friendship quotes-Abandon

Never abandon an old friend. You will never find one who can take their place.

Famous people quotes-Fool

“A fool thinks himself to be wise, but a wise man knows himself to be a fool”.
- William Shakespeare

Sexual quotes-Oldest sins

"Commit the oldest sins the newest kind of ways."
— William Shakespeare, Henry IV.

Philosophical quotes-Knock on the sky

Knock on the sky and listen to the sound.
~Zen Saying

Hilarious quotes-Blow it

The Adult Entertainment Industry, the porn folks, are asking the government for a $5 billion bail out. Talk about a money shot. A lot of people are against this, they're afraid if they give the porn industry a bailout they'll just blow it.
-Alex Kaseberg

Deep thoughts-All we are

“All that we are is the result of what we have thought.”
– Buddha

Quote on Sachin Tendulkar

Time Magazine's quote on Cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar:

" When Sachin Tendulkar travelled to Pakistan to face one of the finest bowling attacks ever assembled in cricket, Michael Schumacher was yet to race a F1 car, Lance Armstrong had never been to the Tour de France, Diego Maradona was still the captain of a world champion Argentina team, Pete Sampras had never won a Grand Slam. When Tendulkar embarked on a glorious career taming Imran and company, Roger Federer was a name unheard of; Lionel Messi was in his nappies, Usain Bolt was an unknown kid in the Jamaican backwaters. The Berlin Wall was still intact, USSR was one big, big country, Dr Manmohan Singh was yet to "open" the Nehruvian economy.It seems while Time was having his toll on every individual on the face of this planet, he excused one man. Time stands frozen in front of Sachin Tendulkar. We have had champions, we have had legends, but we have never had another Sachin Tendulkar and we never will.”

Humor quotes-Striving

"Computer programming is a race between software engineers striving to build bigger and better idiot-proof programs, and the universe trying to produce bigger and better idiots. So far, the universe is winning."
- Rich Cook.

Famous people quotes-Genuine

Do not think that love, in order to be genuine, has to be extraordinary. What we need is to love without getting tired.

Inspirational quotes-Fun

“It’s kind of fun to do the impossible.”
– Walt Disney

Love quotes from the Movies-Like the wind

Jamie saved my life. She taught me everything. About life, hope and the long journey ahead. I’ll always miss her. But our love is like the wind. I can’t see it, but I can feel it.
-A Walk To Remember

Chinese proverb-Fool me once

Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me.

Political quotes-Negative stereotypes

I consider it part of my responsibility as President of the United States to fight against negative stereotypes of Islam wherever they appear.
- Barack Obama

Alexander's Last Wishes

Alexander, after conquering many kingdoms, was returning home. On the way, he fell ill and it took him to his death bed. With death staring him in his face, Alexander realized how his conquests, his great army, his sharp sword and all his wealth were of no consequence. He now longed to reach home to see his mother's face and bid her his last adieu. But, he had to accept the fact that his sinking health would not permit Him to reach his distant homeland. So, the mighty conqueror lay prostrate and pale, helplessly waiting to breathe his last.

He called his generals and said, "I will depart from this world soon, I have three wishes, please carry them out without fail."

With tears flowing down their cheeks, the generals agreed to abide by their king's last wishes.

"My first desire is that", said Alexander, "My physicians alone must carry my coffin."

After a pause, he continued, "Secondly, I desire that when my coffin is being carried to the grave, the path leading to the graveyard be strewn with gold, silver and precious stones which I have collected in my treasury".

The king felt exhausted after saying this. He took a minute's rest and continued. "My third and last wish is that both my hands be kept dangling out of my coffin".

The people who had gathered there wondered at the king's strange wishes. But no one dared bring the question to their lips..

Alexander's favorite general kissed his hand and pressed them to his heart. "O king, we assure you that your wishes will all be fulfilled. But tell us why do you make such strange wishes?"

At this Alexander took a deep breath and said: "I would like the world to know of the three lessons I have just learnt.

Lessons to learn from last 3 wishes of King Alexander...

I want my physicians to carry my coffin because people should realize that no doctor can really cure any body. They are powerless and cannot save a person from the clutches of death. So let not people take life for granted.

The second wish of strewing gold, silver and other riches on the way to the graveyard is to tell People that not even a fraction of gold will come with me. I spent all my life earning riches but cannot take anything with me. Let people realize that it is a sheer waste of time to chase wealth.

And about my third wish of having my hands dangling out of the coffin, I wish people to know that I came empty handed into this world and empty handed I go out of this world".

With these words, the king closed his eyes. Soon he let death conquer him and breathed his last.

Thought for the Day-Secret of happy marriage

The secret of a happy marriage remains a secret.
-Henny Youngman

Thoughts on Life-Unconsidered

The most decisive actions of our life...are most often unconsidered actions.
- André Gide

Oscar Wilde quotes-Literature and journalism

But what is the difference between literature and journalism?
Journalism is unreadable and literature is not read. That is all.

Deep thoughts-Undisturbed

"Like water, which can clearly mirror the sky and the trees only so long as its surface is undisturbed, the mind can only reflect the true image of the Self when it is tranquil and wholly relaxed."
-Indra Devi

Hilarious quotes-Hands in his pockets

"During the scrimmage, Tarkanian paced the sideline with his hands in his pockets while biting his nails."
- AP report describing Fresno State basketball coach Jerry Tarkanian

Love quotes-Higher law

"Who would give a law to lovers ? Love is unto itself a higher law."

Sexual quotes-Authorities

"When authorities warn you of the sinfulness of sex, there is an important lesson to be learned. Do not have sex with the authorities."
— Matt Groening, from "Basic Sex Facts For Today's Youngfolk"

Philosophical quotes-Begin at the beginning

Begin at the beginning and go on till you come to the end; then stop.
~Lewis Carrol, Alice in Wonderland

Sarcastic quotes-Ask your grandmother

Conservatism is the policy of make no change and consult your grandmother when in doubt.
~Woodrow Wilson

Inspirational quotes-Motivate yourself

“Be miserable. Or motivate yourself. Whatever has to be done, it’s always your choice.”
– Wayne Dyer

Thought for the day-Debugging

If debugging is the process of removing bugs, Then programming must be the process of putting them in..
- Edsger Dijkstra

Political quotes-Water boarding

And at his confirmation hearing, Attorney General Nominee Eric Holder said as far as he is concerned, water boarding is torture. And Treasury secretary nominee Tim Geithner said, "So is paying taxes."
-Jay Leno

Thoughts-The suffering of genius and it's value

The artistic genius desires to give pleasure, but if his mind is on a very high plane he does not easily find anyone to share his pleasure; he offers entertainment but nobody accepts it. That gives him, in certain circumstances, a comically touching pathos; for he has no right to force pleasure on men. He pipes, but none will dance: can that be tragic?
-Friedrich Nietzsche, 1890

Famous people quotes-Art

"Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life."
- Pablo Picasso

Chinese proverb-Yourself

Teachers open the door. You enter by yourself.

Thoughts on Life-Curiosity

I could not, at any age, be content to take my place by the fireside and simply look on. Life was meant to be lived. Curiosity must be kept alive. One must never, for whatever reason, turn his back on life.
- Eleanor Roosevelt

Evergreen thought

Evergreen thought:

"THIS MOMENT IS NOT PERMANENT IN LIFE"

Read the above line when ever you are happy or sad...

Deep thoughts-Body

A gun gives you the body, not the bird.
~Henry David Thoreau

Love quotes-Stupid

"Love is being stupid together."
Paul Valery (1871—1945)

Philosophical quotes-All the time

We are like people looking for something they have in their hands all the time; we're looking in all directions except at the thing we want, which is probably why we haven't found it.
- Plato, 380BC

Hilarious quotes-Clueless

"I think that the film Clueless was very deep. I think it was deep in the way that it was very light. I think lightness has to come from a very deep place if it's true lightness."
- Alicia Silverstone, Actress

Thought for the day-Enemies

"My enemies taught me how to love."

Sexual quotes-Literature

"Literature is mostly about having sex and not much about having children; life is the other way around."
— David Lodge.

Famous quotes-Laws of mathematics

As far as the laws of mathematics refer to reality, they are not certain; and as far as they are certain, they do not refer to reality.
-Albert Einstein

Political quotes-Airline stocks

The Transportation Department reported Monday that no one was killed in an airline crash for the second straight year. That's deceptive. If you count the number of people killed in airline stocks, it was the bloodiest two years since the Battle of Britain. (Argus Hamilton)

Inspirational quotes-Action

“Action will remove the doubt that theory cannot solve.”
– Petryl Hsieh

Sarcastic quotes-Exist elsewhere

"The surest sign that intelligent life exists elsewhere in the universe is that it has never tried to contact us."
- Bill Watterson (Calvin and Hobbes).

Thought for the day-Choose wisely

“Life is change. Growth is optional. Choose wisely.”