Briggen Quotes

#1. Myths are early science, the result of men's first trying to explain what they saw around them.

Edith Hamilton

#2. Feast of Stephen, Deacon, First Martyr, the man who will not act until he knows all will never act at all.

Jim Elliot

#3. A history of literature, unlike history as such, ought to list only victories, for its defeats are no victory for anyone.

Julien Gracq

#4. How do you make money? Spinoffs, split-ups, liquidations, mergers and acquisitions.

Mario Gabelli

#5. You're a fool," Quinhelm accused. "Any man who would allow himself to be bewitched by a woman needs a good dunking in a cold barrel of water." (Quinhelm, the wizard, from BRIGGEN)

Ann B. Keller

#6. The wealth cure is looking at your life step by step - making a diagnosis and saying, 'Am I using money or is money using me?'

Hill Harper

#7. There are plenty of recommendations on how to get out of trouble cheaply and fast. Most of them come down to this: Deny your responsibility.

Lyndon B. Johnson

#8. And she smiles and she utters unearthly things and she utters not in any known language, in stars and pain, pulque she says I am devouring time and the earth

Carole Maso

#9. At this late hour a wagon has been procured, and I have had it filled with plate and the most valuable portable articles, belonging to the house.

Dolley Madison