"To be prepared for War is one of the most effectual means of preserving peace. "

Washington, George | Uncategorised | 1 bookmarks

"Government is not reason, it is not eloquence, it is force; like fire, a troublesome servant and a fearful master. Never for a moment should it be left to irresponsible action. "

Washington, George | Uncategorised | 1 bookmarks

"It is important, likewise, that the habits of thinking in a free Country should inspire caution in those entrusted with its administration, to confine themselves within their respective Constitutional Spheres; avoiding in the exercise of the Powers of one department to encroach upon another. "

Washington, George | Uncategorised | 1 bookmarks

"The world breaks everyone and afterward many are stronger at the broken places."

Hemingway, Ernest | Adversity | 5 bookmarks

"As you get older it is harder to have heroes, but it is sort of necessary."

Hemingway, Ernest | Age and Aging | 4 bookmarks

"A man can be destroyed but not defeated."

Hemingway, Ernest | Defeat | 3 bookmarks

"Don't you drink? I notice you speak slightingly of the bottle. I have drunk since I was fifteen and few things have given me more pleasure. When you work hard all day with your head and know you must work again the next day what else can change your ideas and make them run on a different plane like whisky? When you are cold and wet what else can warm you? Before an attack who can say anything that gives you the momentary well-being that rum does? The only time it isn't good for you is when you write or when you fight. You have to do that cold. But it always helps my shooting. Modern life, too, is often a mechanical oppression and liquor is the only mechanical relief."

Hemingway, Ernest | Alcohol and Alcoholism | 2 bookmarks

"Every man's life ends the same way. It is only the details of how he lived and how he died that distinguish one man from another."

Hemingway, Ernest | Life and Living | 3 bookmarks

"I like to listen. I have learned a great deal from listening carefully. Most people never listen."

Hemingway, Ernest | Listening | 4 bookmarks

"I still need more healthy rest in order to work at my best. My health is the main capital I have and I want to administer it intelligently."

Hemingway, Ernest | Recreation | 1 bookmarks