Archived Quotes

W Alphabet and Letter in Red

A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives.

A vote is like a rifle;

its usefulness depends upon the character of the user.

We are cups,

constantly and quietly being filled.

The trick is knowing how to tip ourselves over

and let the beautiful stuff out.

Experience is the best teacher,

but sometimes it’s a harsh one.

The most important thing is to enjoy your life

to be happy—it’s all that matters.

We’re here to put a dent in the universe.

Otherwise why else even be here?

Don’t let the bastards grind you down.

Old minds are like old horses;

you must exercise them if you wish to keep them in working order.

The secret of getting ahead is getting started.

When you reach the

end of your rope,

tie a knot in it and

hang on.

A teacher should have a creative mind.

I’ve learned to embrace the weird and the dark

it’s what makes me unique.

I really want to sing,

but my tone of voice is really too deep to do what I want.

Y Alphabet and Letter in Red

Fear of something is at the root of hate for others,

and hate within will eventually destroy the hater.

The educated Southerner has no use for an 'r',

except at the beginning of a word.

Efforts and courage are not enough without purpose and direction.

Doubt is only removed by action.

If you’re not working,

then that’s where doubt comes in.

I counted everything.

I counted the steps to the road,

the steps up to church,

the number of dishes and silverware I washed...

anything that could be counted,

I did.