Famous quotes

Collection of the best phrases and famous quotes from the most prominent authors.

Theodore Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt

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Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far.

Theodore Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt

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One should always prefer action to criticism.

Theodore Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt

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At any moment of decision, the best thing to do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing is to do nothing.

Saint Teresa of Jesus

Saint Teresa of Jesus

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Although women are not good at giving advice, sometimes we are right.

Saint Teresa of Jesus

Saint Teresa of Jesus

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The untilled land will bear thorns and thistles even though it may be fertile; so is the understanding of man.

Saint Teresa of Jesus

Saint Teresa of Jesus

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Extremes are not good even in virtue.

Saint Teresa of Jesus

Saint Teresa of Jesus

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From absurd devotions and bitter saints, deliver us, Lord.

Saint Teresa of Jesus

Saint Teresa of Jesus

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It is a joy for me to hear the clock ticking: I see an hour of my life go by and I believe I am a little closer to God.

Saint Teresa of Jesus

Saint Teresa of Jesus

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I live without living in me, and I hope for such a high life that I die because I do not die.

Saint Teresa of Jesus

Saint Teresa of Jesus

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Live life in such a way that it remains alive in death.

Saint Teresa of Jesus

Saint Teresa of Jesus

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The truth suffers, but does not perish.