Quotes of the day, September 13

The decision we must make now is whether we will give our allegiance to outmoded and unjust customs or to the ethical demands of the universe. As Christians we owe our allegiance to God and His will, rather than to man and his folkways.

Martin Luther King, Jr.

• God
• Universe
• Decision

Some Englishmen, of whom Kitchener was chief, believed that a rebellion of Arabs against Turks would enable England, while fighting Germany, simultaneously to defeat Turkey. Their knowledge of the nature and power and country of the Arabic-speaking peoples made them think that the issue of such a rebellion would be happy: and indicated its character and method. So they allowed it to begin.

Edward Thomas

• Thinking
• Country
• Character

Study and discipline are the prerequisite to any form of accomplishment. Unfortunately however, studying is much like paying taxes for most of us - we only do it when we have to. If you're serious about developing greatness in your life, study the lives of great men and women and follow their advice!

Bob Proctor

• Study
• Advice
• Discipline

We've got a bit of growth a bit earlier than expected.

Stuart Rose

• Growth
• Expected
• Bits

We're a bit flashy, but the music's not one big noise.

Freddie Mercury Queen

• Music
• Noise
• Flashy

One of the things that I'm dying to do is to sing the hook on a big rap song. No one's ever called me to do that.

Darius Rucker Hootie & the Blowfish

• Song
• Dying
• Rap