Thursday, February 28, 2013

What clearly eye discerns as right

What clearly eye discerns as right, with steadfast will,
And mind unslumbering, that should man fulfil.
An act that has been firmly resolved on must be as firmly carried out without delay.— Tirukural

Saturday, February 2, 2013

I don't want to be a man


"I don't want to be a man," said Jace. "I want to be an angst-ridden teenager who can't confront his own inner demons and takes it out verbally on other people instead."
"Well," said Luke, "you're doing a fantastic job."
— Cassandra Clare (City of Ashes (The Mortal Instruments, #2))

Why men do need a government


Ayn Rand
‎"If physical force is to be barred from social relationships, men need an institution charged with the task of protecting their rights under an objective code of rules. This is the task of a government—of a proper government—its basic task, its only moral justification and the reason why men do need a government." | “The Nature of Government,” The Virtue of Selfishness, 109

No human condition is ever permanent

Remember, no human condition is ever permanent. Then you will not be overjoyed in good fortune nor too scornful in misfortune.
Socrates

Courage is the first of human qualities

Courage is the first of human qualities because it is the quality which guarantees the others.
Aristotle

The best quotes from the royal wedding - Home News, UK - The Independent

The best quotes from the royal wedding - Home News, UK - The Independent: "'You look beautiful' - What Prince William seemed to be whispering to his bride at the altar.

'We're supposed to have just a small family affair' - Prince William jokes at the altar with the bride's father Michael Middleton."