Mikhail Bulgakov Quotes
Cowardice was undoubtedly one of the most terrible vices - thus spoke Yeshua Ha-Nozri. 'No, philosopher, I disagree with you: it is the most terrible vice!
Quotes to Explore
-
Truth is the best defense.
-
During the 2000 election, the current administration told our military, help is on the way. That is clearly not the case. The administration has failed to request the funds needed for the defense of this Nation. We must give the Army what it needs.
-
I think if I weren't so squeamish, I would have been some sort of forensic analyst. And I can't do anything with a microscope, because then I start thinking about the world of germs around us.
-
Knowing trees, I understand the meaning of patience. Knowing grass, I can appreciate persistence.
-
I'm not an overly happy person. There are times when I'm happy, and that's usually in my private life.
-
Wars have not solved anything in our region. They have only caused misery, suffering, bereavement, and hatred.
-
In the military, you learn the essence of people. You see so many examples of self-sacrifice and moral courage. In the rest of life, you don't get that many opportunities to be sure of your friends.
-
While Mayor Daley surprised me today with his decision to not run for reelection, I have never been surprised by his leadership, dedication and tireless work on behalf of the city and the people of Chicago.
-
We at Chrysler borrow money the old fashion way. We pay it back.
-
What could equal the bliss? / The thrill of the first kiss / It'll blow right to you / It's never as good as the first time.
-
There's nothing like watching a live performance of, frankly, anything. You have to make sure that people believe everything is improvised. I could not stress enough how little we [actors] prepare and what small amount of time we put in before these shows.
-
Emotions are enmeshed in the neural networks of reason.
-
You watch yourself. One day you're going to pick a hole in the sky and the universe is gonna fall right through. Then we'll all be in a fix
-
Friend, you cannot legislate the poor into freedom by legislating the wealthy out of freedom. And what one person receives without working for, another person must work for without receiving. The government can't give to anybody anything that the government does not first take from somebody. And when half of the people get the idea they don't have to work because the other half's going to take care of them, and when the other half get the idea it does no good to work because somebody's going to get what I work for. That, dear friend, is about the end of any nation.
-
Something larger is happening than just going to heaven.
-
Rock music is predictable, unless there's great talent involved.
-
A laugh is a terrible weapon.
-
Some, by admiring other men's virtues, become enemies to their own vices.
