Thomas Kempis

STATUS QUOtes — 20210505

Jeff

“Platitudes? Yes, there are platitudes.
Platitudes are there because they are true.”
— Margaret Thatcher —

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Today’s STATUS QUOtes

 

“Irony is just honesty with the volume cranked up.” — George Saunders

“Today, we turn to one person to provide what an entire village once did: a sense of grounding, meaning, and continuity. At the same time, we expect our committed relationships to be romantic as well as emotionally fulfilling. Is it any wonder that so many relationships crumble under the weight of it all?” — Esther Perel

“If you cannot mould yourself as you would wish, how can you expect other people to be entirely to your liking?” — Thomas Kempis

“Some people are widely read – I’m thinly read.” — Eddie Izzard

 

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I love quotations because it is a joy to find thoughts one might have, beautifully expressed with much authority by someone recognized wiser than oneself.
— Marlene Dietrich —

 
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STATUS QUOtes — 20200911

Jeff

“Platitudes? Yes, there are platitudes.
Platitudes are there because they are true.”
— Margaret Thatcher —

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Today’s STATUS QUOtes

 
“The loftier the building, the deeper must the foundation be laid. — Thomas Kempis

“There is always some frivolity in excellent minds; they have wings to rise, but also to stray.” — Joseph Joubert

“Real heroes are men who fall and fail and are flawed, but win out in the end because they’ve stayed true to their ideals and beliefs and commitments.” — Kevin Costner

“I am saddest when I sing. So are those who hear me. They are sadder even than I am.” — Artemus Ward

 

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I love quotations because it is a joy to find thoughts one might have, beautifully expressed with much authority by someone recognized wiser than oneself.
— Marlene Dietrich —

 
See previous STATUS QUOtes HERE

Thousands and thousands of quotes delivered since 2011!

 
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All original content on this blog is copyrighted by Jeffrey B. Ross with ALL Rights Reserved. While reference links back to JBRish.com are appreciated and encouraged, please acquire approval for any reproduction of original content from this website.

©Jeffrey B. Ross 2014 – 2020 — JBRish.com