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Famous Quotations
This category contains questions and answers about some of the greatest quotes in history including the quotes themselves, their meanings, who said them, and when and where they were said.
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What is the meaning of this quote 'love sought is good but given unsought is better'?
It means that if you have to ask someone to love you, or for affection, then that love or affection is good, but that if someone gives you love or affection without you having to ask for it, then it is much better.
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It's a lot better to have someone fall in love with you for who you are and not because you've been trying to woo them.
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It can also mean love is good when you have been trying to find it, and you do. But when it comes to you without you looking for it, it is even better.
We dance around/spin our wheels/go in circles 'supposing', without really knowing what something/someone is about, and ultimately continue going in circles. But if we actually stopped/left the circle/ got off the merry-go-round and took the time to look inward (the secret lies within [the circle]) and reflect, we would have a better chance of figuring it (the secret) out. The secret lies within (the circle). It's just sitting there...knowing... and waiting to be discovered. Kind of the same, but opposite from looking within, is the old adage of 'seeing the forest through the trees', only in this way you are removing yourself from being too close to a situation in order to finally figure something out. Another one I like is the idea of simply 'letting go'... Many times it takes surrendering and letting go so that the 'something can unfold'... then you can finally figure it out.
Additionally:Be careful not to confuse the poet with the message of the poem. Often the poet is little more than the conduit, the vehicle by which the poem comes into existence. Sometimes the poem is the voice of the poet, but not always, and in the case of Frost, it could go either way. Frost writes on a much deeper level, although he is very often inspired by very real, tangible things. Look first at the simple things in Frost's work before you go deeper. Sometimes there is an elephant in the room, sometimes right there in the middle of the ring.Sorry for the mixed metaphors; I just couldn't resist.
"Dancing" refers to thinking and figuring out. The secret, or mystery, can't be
figured out or approached by thinking. Who are you between thoughts?
What are some quotes from Nicolas Copernicus?
* "For I am not so enamored of my own opinions that I disregard what others may think of them."
* "Every observed change of place is caused by a motion of either the observed object or the observer or, of course, by an unequal displacement of each."
* "Finally we shall place the Sun himself at the center of the Universe. All this is suggested by the systematic procession of events and the harmony of the whole Universe, if only we face the facts, as they say, 'with both eyes open'."
* "I am aware that a philosopher's ideas are not subject to the judgment of ordinary persons, because it is his endeavour to seek the truth in all things, to the extent permitted to human reason by God." * "As soon as certain people learn that … I attribute certain motions to the terrestrial globe, they will immediately shout to have me and my opinion hooted off the stage."
* "Seek the truth in all things, in so far as God has granted that to human reason." * "To know that we know what we know, and to know that we do not know what we do not know, that is true knowledge."
* "Every observed change of place is caused by a motion of either the observed object or the observer or, of course, by an unequal displacement of each."
* "I shall now recall to mind that the motion of the heavenly bodies is circular, since the motion appropriate to a sphere is rotation in a circle."
* "Mathematics is written for mathematicians" * "If there be some who, though ignorant of all mathematics... dare to reprove this work, because of some passage of Scripture, which they have miserably warped to their purpose, I regaurd them not, and even despise their rash judgement."
How true is the statement 'Flattery acts as an intoxicant'?
People who like to compliment or flatter you a lot, say how pretty you are and constantly compliment you to the point where you will explode. Flattery makes one feel good about themselves, which is compared to being intoxicated. So this statement is true in most cases.
Where did the phrase 'march to the beat of a different drummer' originate?
It is derived from the writings of the American philosopher Henry David Thoreau, who wrote:
"If a man loses pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured, or far away. "
Thoreau is the author of the expression, which has entered the language and appears in various forms. The form you mention is probably the most commonly heard.
Who said coward dies everyday brave dies once?
There are multiple versions of this quote.
Ernest Hemmingway wrote in "A Farewell To Arms" that The coward dies a thousand deaths, the brave but one'.... (The man who first said that) was probably a coward.... He knew a great deal about cowards but nothing about the brave. The brave dies perhaps two thousand deaths if he's intelligent. He simply doesn't mention them.
In Act 2 Scene II of "Julius Caesar", Shakespeare has Caesar saying
Cowards die many times before their deaths;
The valiant never taste of death but once.
Of all the wonders that I yet have heard.
It seems to me most strange that men should fear;
Seeing that death, a necessary end,
Will come when it will come.
In Meredith Willson's "The Music Man", Professor Harold Hill says to Maude, A man can't turn tail and run just because a little personal risk is involved. What did Shakespeare say? 'Cowards die a thousand deaths, the brave man...only 500?'
Tupac Shakur is also credited with another version of this quote.
Playwright Arthur Miller (Marilyn Monroe's husband) had his own version of this quotation, but I can't find it right now. His most famous piece of work was "Death of a Salesman", about a coward beaten down by life, in which wife Linda says: I don't say he's a great man. Willie Loman never made a lot of money. His name was never in the paper. He's not the finest character that ever lived. But he's a human being, and a terrible thing is happening to him. So attention must be paid. He's not to be allowed to fall in his grave like an old dog. Attention, attention must finally be paid to such a person.
What is the meaning of kings and pawns emperors and fools?
I think maybe Napolean said it. To paraphrase "In this life we are either kings or pawns; emporers or fools."
You either make history or become part of it. You lead or you follow. You have the power or you don't.
On the discussion page I added my comments and wrote more about this subject. I will add, in case people do not look at the discussion page, that in Alexander Dumas' book "The Count of Monte Cristo", he had his character Napolean say the phrase to Dumas' lead character, Edmond, when he was on Elba. Most people know Alexander Dumas by his book "The Three Musketeers".
What does in caritate christi fundati mean?
"In caritate Christi fundati" is a Latin phrase that translates to "Founded in the love of Christ." This phrase is often used to describe organizations or institutions that are established based on Christian principles of love, compassion, and service to others. It emphasizes the importance of love and charity as the foundation of the organization's mission and values.
This quote from Footnote to Youth by Jose Garcia Villa is meant to show how youth and love is fleeting, but you must live with the decisions you make while young and in love for the rest of your life, often growing weary from the responsibilities of work and family life in the process.
What does you are the music while the music lasts mean?
"You are the music while the music lasts" is poetry. There will be many possible interpretations. To me, it means "Live in this very moment, and live this moment fully".
A second way to understand this line is to explore word meaning.
What does music represent? Joy? celebration? beauty? Next, focus on while's meaning; thus, we're faced with the fact that the "lasting" is a temporal rather than an eternal promise. To jump from T. S. Eliot to Walt Whitman is quite a leap, but Whitman's "I celebrate myself. . ." rather fits with this line. If I am the music, I choose the tempo, the lyrics and the genre.
How do you expand the proverb try try try till you succeed?
'Try try till you succeed' is the only proverb that will be the most important thing in your life and career. Even though you try and fail is better for you than you fail to try. Once I failed in an examination but that failure in examination gave me a new chance and a new aim in the world. That's why we call it as 'failure is stepping stones to successes. Once I never liked to go to school but the school is the only place from where you start the journey of your life. You will not come to know it until you will be totally mature. There are some values which will make you fully mature like punctuality of doing work on time, truthfulness, teamwork, grouping, leadership etc.
Leadership makes you the leader of a particular group. A good leader is the one who will think the benefits of all his members and then his benefit. He has to distribute the profit and the loss equally. He should be loyal to all his members. He should first give respect and then only the members will respect him. He should be so perfect and so outstanding that the members should never point or argue with him on his decisions.
Teamwork will only make up a company which will have a 100% profit and when it comes to loss every have to pay only 10%. Teamwork will always make the good profit as before the company takes any decision all the members have to agree on it. It will take your company to the top. New members can take part in your company leading to a rise in company's status and rank.
Where do the words Too late too late she cried as she waved her wooden leg in the air come from?
I'd long wondered about this as my dad used to say it often during my childhood (1950s) and by the time I thought to ask him (1990s) he'd forgotten he'd ever said it!
I read in a dictionary of slang that wooden leg meant the gallows so constructed a theory that it concerned a hanging .. but have gathered no evidence to date to support this. Still, its a start (or an ending).
I have always understood that the lines were:-
Too late she cried and waved her wooden leg
The child's a boy
I hope this might enable one of the experts to throw some light on this incredible expression that my mother (Australian) always used.
I don't think she ever mentioned the second line, The child's a boy, but somebody definitely told me that this was the line to follow.
One quote from the novel "Lyddie" by Katherine Paterson is: "I will work for my own hand, and my own head, and my own heart." This quote reflects Lyddie's determination to work hard and achieve independence despite the challenges she faces. It encapsulates her strong-willed nature and her desire for self-sufficiency throughout the story.
What act and scene is the quote an eye for an eye found in in Hamlet?
Oh, dude, that quote "an eye for an eye" is from Act 4, Scene 5 of Hamlet. It's when Laertes is all fired up and ready to seek revenge for his father's death. Like, revenge is a big theme in that play, you know?
What is meant when someone says sleeping with the enemy?
Well, honey, when someone says "sleeping with the enemy," they're talking about being in a close relationship or alliance with someone who is actually your adversary or opponent. It's like cozying up to the devil in disguise, thinking you're getting a good deal, but really just setting yourself up for trouble. So, watch your back and keep your eyes open, darling.
Why More things were wrought by prayer than this world dreams of?
This quote by Alfred, Lord Tennyson suggests that the "world," meaning the vast majority of people, does not have any idea how many, many things have been done (wrought) through the efforts and efficacy of prayer.
What is grammatically wrong with the phrase That is definitely something to be proud of?
Most modern grammarians do not consider that there is any error in the phrase as written, but some conservatives believe it should be written, "That is definitely something of which to be proud", in order to avoid ending a sentence with a preposition.
What was Peggy Shippens quotes?
One notable quote attributed to Peggy Shippen is: "We go with the ship, we will sink or swim with the cause." This quote reflects her loyalty to the American Revolutionary cause despite her husband Benedict Arnold's betrayal.
What does the saying 'Each success gives you an admission ticket to a more difficult problem' mean?
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What does the Dracula quote A man's death is not a calf's mean?
I believe he is saying that unlike a calf, which he considers to be a mere beast, as a man he still has a chance at Heaven, the "dread Hereafter". Heaven is sometimes called that and the capitalization supports the idea.
I also think this may be yet another Hamlet reference, specifically to the line "But the dread of something after death" (3.1.77) in the "to be or not to be" soliloquy.
I'm not an expert, this is just my theory!
What are facts about Taniwhas?
These are Maori mythological beings who live in dark caves and in water, especially where there are strong current.
What does When its dark enough you can see the stars mean?
This quote is about finding hope and positivity in difficult times. It suggests that sometimes it takes going through challenging experiences to appreciate the brighter moments and opportunities that lie ahead.
Who died when Shivaji said ''the fort is won but the lion is dead''?
Shivaji's loyal general, Tanaji Malusare, died during the conquest of the fort of Kondana. Shivaji famously said, "Gad ala pan sinh gela," which means "The fort is won but the lion is dead," upon learning of Tanaji's death.
