... early bird catches to worm, but second mouse gets the cheese... think I heard this from BOS also

"A human being is part of the whole, called by us 'universe,' a part limited in time and space. He experiences himself, his thoughts and feelings, as something separate from the rest? a kind of optical delusion of his consciousness. This delusion is a kind of prison for us, restricting us to our personal decisions and to affection for a few persons nearest to us. Our task must be to free ourselves from this prison by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole nature in its beauty" (Albert Einstein).

Don't know when, where he wrote this, but someone who knew my views offered me this quote. I'm sure the quote isn't famous, but since the source was I thought it would be okay to include.

Responses to some of the quotes:

FC, that's just an awesome list! I really dig #10 . ANd the one by Mozart! Man, good stuff!

Lady, I'm feelin the pencil, tongue and mind one too!

Monet, does "reckless abandon" imply a lack of thought and care, or just lack of fear? Curious as to the intepretation .

Sketch, Nimoy is even Spock-like in real life huh ? I'm all over that one!

Ah ha Syl, you hit on the most essential question of all didn't you! I wonder if someone has said, "HOW to be and/or HOW NOTto be."

NS, that "be the author" one is sweet, whoever wrote/said it! Betcha Frank Sinatra would concur . The example one makes me laugh too.

Examining myself to see if I can even have a passionate romance without good frienship? Not sure yet GC . I know the other is definitely possible and totally treasured.

Can "Love" really shatter us Karts? Is it "Love" that does the shattering? You know me. always questioning .

AA, I'm totally feelin ya on loving deeply. Is there any other way? If it ain't deep is it "Love?" Just more questions...

Fascinating to watch and thrilling to feel that pulse radiating through you as transmitted by gently rested, silently seeking lips. Shoot, I'm in the wrong thread huh Angel .

Love on ya'll.....

Sometimes, I am so in awe of the intelligent and creative people on this board. All I can say is thank-you for helping me to grow creatively and also to see it is "ok" to love unconditionally, no matter what other's think, or say. Love to you all Janet

I agree with you Janet..."love unconditionally" no matter what other's think or say.

We are all different and diverse individuals and we all will not always agree on everything that is going on on this site. It is all a matter of growing and accepting one another no matter if we have the same opinions and thinking structure.

I always say it is important not just being able to be nice about agreeing with one another...but also being nice about being in disaggreement with one another. There is no way that within close to 2,000 of different individuals from various different backgrounds will always see eye to eye with one another. And if one has a so-called different opinion within one area than most and expresses that in a nice manner...they still should be accepted no matter if their opinion is different from most!!!

And by the way...I loved seeing you grow on this site...you are one amazing individual and I am glad I was able to hug you in person...

My qoutes are from "Kendra" a model and contestant on Amazing Race, said while the show was in Africa:

"This place is so awful! And these people just keep breeding and breeding!"

"I am so glad we're leaving (Africa). This place is awful, no wonder so many people tried to ESCAPE".

quote:

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Originally posted by GRMNCHCK:
"A good friendship is often more important that a passionate romance."

I have no idea who wrote this, but it stuck in my mind ever since I read it the first time...

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Here is my take on that quote: "A good friend will be there for you when the passion turns to indifference." "Passion is fleeting, but Friendship frames the heart for a lifetime" Love and Light, Janet

"If Mama ain't happy, ain't nobody happy"

-Dr. Phil

Ah... quotes! (of course, I like the snarky ones best)

"Advice is what we ask for when we already know the answer but wish we didn't." -- Erica Jong

"If you want people to think well of you, do not speak well of yourself." -- Blaise Pascal

"Never speak ill of yourself! You can count on your friends for that." -- Charles-Maurice de Talleyrand

"Never let your sense of morals get in the way of doing what's right." -- Isaac Asimov

"What you get free costs too much." -- Jean Anouilh

"To be an ideal guest, stay at home." -- Edgar Watson Howe

"The best things in life aren't things." -- Anne Landers

"Sometimes you have to be silent to be heard." -- Stanilaw Lec

"Always be sincere, even if you don't mean it." -- Harry S Truman

"The pursuit of perfection often impedes improvement." -- George Will

"Silence. One of the hardest arguments to refute." -- Josh Billings

Another fave... "Abstinence makes the heart grow fonder."

"Educate a man and you have educated an individual."
"Educate a woman and you have educated the whole family and therefore, the entire world!"

Happy New Year and God Bless

@ Iris

"Love All, trust a few, do wrong to none"

William Shakespeare

"A Penny For Your Thoughts"

"When The Going gets Tough The Tough Get Going"

"Never marry an ass, because you only need one" (hehehe), just came up with that one

Love, Janet

"In the strict scientific sense we all feed on death ... even vegetarians"
Spock