Famous Quotes & Sayings

Bobby Fischer

Well, I kind of split my life into two pieces. One was where my chess career lies. There, I kept my sanity, so to speak, and my logic. And the other was my religious life. I tried to apply what I learned in the church to my chess career too. But I still was studying chess. I wasn't just "trusting in God" to give me the moves.

Dalai Lama

Any issue, including political, economic and religious activities human beings pursue in this world, should be fully understood before we pass our judgement. Therefore, it is very important to know the causes. Whatever the issue, we should be able to see the complete picture. This will enable us to comprehend the whole story.

Dalai Lama

...it becomes clear that, given our diversity, no single religion satisfies all humanity. ... And since the majority does not practice religion, I am concerned to try to find a way to serve all humanity without appealing to religious faith.

Dalai Lama

I believe that at every level of society the key to a happier world is the growth of compassion. We do not need to become religious, nor do we need to believe in an ideology. All that is necessary is for each of us to develop our good human qualities.

Dalai Lama

For those who may not find happiness to exercise religious faith, it's okay to remain a radical atheist; it's absolutely an individual right, but the important thing is with a compassionate heart - then no problem.

Dalai Lama

I always tell people that religious institutions and political institutions should be separate. So while I'm telling people this, I myself continue with them combined. Hypocrisy!

Dalai Lama

If a harmonious relationship is established amongst societies and religious beliefs in today's multi-ethnic, multi-religious and multi-cultural world, then it will surely set a very good example for others.

Dalai Lama

More fundamental than religion is our basic human spirituality. We have a basic human disposition towards love, kindness and affection, irrespective of whether we have a religious framework or not. When we nurture this most basic human resource - when we set about cultivating those basic inner values which we all appreciate in others, then we start to live spiritually.

Dalai Lama

Some people automatically associate morality and altruism with a religious vision of the world. But I believe it is a mistake to think that morality is an attribute only of religion. We can imagine two types of spirituality: one tied to religion, while the other arises spontaneously in the human heart as an expression of love for our neighbors and a desire to do them good.

Jennifer Kerns

The system was tested, the memory card was tested, but the source code was never tested. We believe that the source code is an integral part of that voting system.

Jim Sutcliffe

The Swedish mergers and acquisition practice is quite different from the UK. They believe in putting the offer into the public domain before recommending it.

Rick Woods

The suspect continued to flee on foot while firing his firearm. We do not believe the individual fired on police officers or at a specific individual at this time.

Mark Davis

The surgeon did not believe that surgery was necessary as Ceri's symptoms are resolving themselves,

Mark Bradford

The three occupants that we were looking for we believe we have, in fact, found.

Shawn McDowell

The Sullivan game gave us something to believe in. It was a very satisfying win. I told the kids after the game I was speechless and I usually always have something to say.

Paul Hoolahan

The Sugar Bowl cup, the original cup, believe it or not, was still there. We quickly left with that.

Jerry Bell

The speaker of the House predicts it'll pass, and I'd like to believe the speaker.

John Subers

The theme is, 'We're the PGA Tour, we're supporting New Orleans, we look forward to seeing you, we look forward to coming back and we believe in you. We're not trying to script it, but picture six weeks of commercials, with 15 to 20 players saying they're coming to New Orleans. We think it will make an impact.

Arthur Schopenhauer

All religions promise a reward beyond this life in eternity for excellences of the will or heart, but none for excellences of the head, of the understanding.

Brittany Murphy

I have never tried [cocaine] in my entire life. I've never even seen it. ... I am also way too high-strung. I can't even take a Sudafed. Can you imagine? My God. I think my heart would explode.

Elif Safak

We were all created in His image, and yet we were each created different and unique. No two people are alike. No two hearts beat to the same rhythm. If God had wanted everyone to be the same. He would have made it so. Therefore, disrespecting differences and imposing your thoughts on others is tantamount to disrespecting God’s holy scheme.

Anna Jameson

I do not like new things of any kind, not even a new gown, far less a new acquaintance, therefore make as few as possible; one can but have one's heart and hands full, and mine are. I have love and work enough to last me the rest of my life.

Craig Scriven

We had a lack of offense. We had a lack of effort. We had a lack of heart in the first half.

Wayne Bennett

When you lose somebody, even if you never worked with them, it's a part of your heart and soul.

Steve Parker

To see the destruction is one thing. But to see it with your heart makes a world of difference.

Tom McDonald

We all help each other. When Mike Haley was laid up with his heart problem two years ago, Jack was the first one on the job.

Dave Clausen

To me, Herb has been like the heart and soul of the board. He is a one-of-a-kind.