Your Favorite Quotes - Page 47

Jimbuna · 04-18-14, 05:45 AM

I always seem to get inspiration and renewed vitality by contact with this great novel land of yours which sticks up out of the Atlantic.

Winston Churchill

Sailor Steve · 04-18-14, 07:44 AM

"Democracy is not 'I am as good as you are', but 'You are as good as I am'."
—Theodore Parker

Mittelwaechter · 04-18-14, 02:57 PM

"I'm just a guy who got asked to do something for his country by people at the highest level of government, and I did the best that I could."
James Mitchell, designer of the actual CIA torture program

Jimbuna · 04-19-14, 05:21 AM

The power of man has grown in every sphere, except over himself.

Winston Churchill

Platapus · 04-19-14, 06:50 AM

"Fascism should more accurately be named corporatism, since it is the merger of state and corporate power."
-- Benito Mussolini

Sailor Steve · 04-19-14, 09:03 AM

"It is fear that brought gods into the world"
—Gaius Petronius Arbiter

Armistead · 04-20-14, 10:14 AM

"There are some people who always seem angry and continuously look for conflict. Walk away; The battle they are fighting isn't with you, it is with themselves."

~Unknown

Armistead · 04-20-14, 10:19 AM

Often the following quote is accredited to Thomas Jefferson, although he probably didn't say it or exactly say it.

"“The issue today is the same as it has been throughout all history, whether man shall be allowed to govern himself or be ruled by a small elite.”

It does seem we are governed by a small elite, people that think they know better how to handle our business. Are we becoming a nation that thinks we best govern ourselves by letting others govern us?

What does it mean to govern ourselves today?

Sailor Steve · 04-20-14, 11:01 AM

"Moderation in all things, including moderation."
—Gaius Petronius Arbiter

Jimbuna · 04-20-14, 11:37 AM

No part of the education of a politician is more indispensable than the fighting of elections.

Winston Churchill

Paulebaer1979 · 04-21-14, 12:41 PM

I guess this quote is well known and posted in one of the first pages, but it´s very nice:

"Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." - Albert Einstein

Jimbuna · 04-21-14, 02:08 PM

The problems of victory are more agreeable than those of defeat, but they are no less difficult.

Winston Churchill

Sailor Steve · 04-21-14, 02:10 PM

"One good turn deserves another."
—Gaius Petronius Arbiter

Platapus · 04-21-14, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mittelwaechter

"I'm just a guy who got asked to do something for his country by people at the highest level of government, and I did the best that I could."
James Mitchell, designer of the actual CIA torture program

Might as well group some together to save space...

"The United States is committed to the worldwide elimination of torture and we are leading this fight by example." 26 June 2003

"On United Nations International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, the United States reaffirms its commitment to the worldwide elimination of torture." June 26, 2005

"We do not torture." 7 Nov 2005

George W. Bush.

Platapus · 04-21-14, 05:37 PM

"I wish we actually said those things people think we said."

Winston Churchill talking to Thomas Jefferson on the Internet.

04-18-14, 05:45 AM	#691
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,678 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	I always seem to get inspiration and renewed vitality by contact with this great novel land of yours which sticks up out of the Atlantic. Winston Churchill __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

04-18-14, 07:44 AM	#692
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	"Democracy is not 'I am as good as you are', but 'You are as good as I am'." —Theodore Parker __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

04-18-14, 02:57 PM	#693
Mittelwaechter The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,304 Downloads: 35 Uploads: 0	"I'm just a guy who got asked to do something for his country by people at the highest level of government, and I did the best that I could." James Mitchell, designer of the actual CIA torture program __________________ 10 happy wolves rear 90 blinded, ensnared sheep. 90 happy sheep banish the wolves. Arrest the 1% - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQ6hg1oNeGE

04-19-14, 05:21 AM	#694
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,678 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	The power of man has grown in every sphere, except over himself. Winston Churchill __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

04-19-14, 06:50 AM	#695
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,381 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	"Fascism should more accurately be named corporatism, since it is the merger of state and corporate power." -- Benito Mussolini __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

04-19-14, 09:03 AM	#696
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	"It is fear that brought gods into the world" —Gaius Petronius Arbiter __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

04-20-14, 10:14 AM	#697
Armistead Rear Admiral Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: on the Dan Posts: 10,880 Downloads: 364 Uploads: 0	"There are some people who always seem angry and continuously look for conflict. Walk away; The battle they are fighting isn't with you, it is with themselves." ~Unknown __________________ You see my dog don't like people laughing. He gets the crazy idea you're laughing at him. Now if you apologize like I know you're going to, I might convince him that you really didn't mean it.

04-20-14, 10:19 AM	#698
Armistead Rear Admiral Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: on the Dan Posts: 10,880 Downloads: 364 Uploads: 0	How are we best governed? Often the following quote is accredited to Thomas Jefferson, although he probably didn't say it or exactly say it. "“The issue today is the same as it has been throughout all history, whether man shall be allowed to govern himself or be ruled by a small elite.” It does seem we are governed by a small elite, people that think they know better how to handle our business. Are we becoming a nation that thinks we best govern ourselves by letting others govern us? What does it mean to govern ourselves today? __________________ You see my dog don't like people laughing. He gets the crazy idea you're laughing at him. Now if you apologize like I know you're going to, I might convince him that you really didn't mean it.

04-20-14, 11:01 AM	#699
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	"Moderation in all things, including moderation." —Gaius Petronius Arbiter __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

04-20-14, 11:37 AM	#700
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,678 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	No part of the education of a politician is more indispensable than the fighting of elections. Winston Churchill __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

04-21-14, 12:41 PM	#701
Paulebaer1979 Planesman Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 185 Downloads: 30 Uploads: 0	I guess this quote is well known and posted in one of the first pages, but it´s very nice: "Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." - Albert Einstein

04-21-14, 02:08 PM	#702
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,678 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	The problems of victory are more agreeable than those of defeat, but they are no less difficult. Winston Churchill __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

04-21-14, 02:10 PM	#703
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	"One good turn deserves another." —Gaius Petronius Arbiter __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

04-21-14, 05:37 PM	#705
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,381 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	"I wish we actually said those things people think we said." Winston Churchill talking to Thomas Jefferson on the Internet. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.