Diogenes the Cynic’s quotes are sometimes astonishing but always insightful
Diogenes the Cynic, a native of Sinope, was the son of Hicesius, a public banker responsible for minting coins. Diogenes remains a …
Imagine seven million people all wanting to live together
In his 1986, film sensation, Crocodile Dundee, Paul Hogan who played the eponymous character said: “That’s incredible. Imagine seven million people all …
Orson Welles’ ‘Third Man’ cuckoo clock quote howler
In the 1949 film noir classic, The Third Man, Orson Welles as Harry Lime said: “Holly, I’d like to cut you in, …
“I found prison in many ways quite agreeable.” ~ Bertrand Russell
Russell made the following comments about his time in prison for political activism: “I found prison in many ways quite agreeable. I …
Why is there so much month left at the end of the money?
Barrymore, often described as a ‘theatrical genius’, was a profligate spender – a serious problem because he endured extended periods of unemployment …
Rebellion to tyrants is obedience to God
“Rebellion to tyrants is obedience to God” is an aphorism and proposed motto for the Seal of the United States attributed to …
Ten George Orwell Quotes on ‘Truth’
“In a time of deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act.” ‘If liberty means anything at all it means the right …
Adams’ message to posterity on the cost of freedom
“Posterity! You will never know how much it cost the present generation to preserve your freedom! I hope you will make a …
The most perfect political community
“The most perfect political community is one in which the middle class is in control and outnumbers both of the other classes.” …
Marie Curie: nothing in life is to be feared
“Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that …