Nolle Prose Quotes

#1. But it is the knowledge of necessary and eternal truths which distinguishes us from mere animals, and gives us reason and the sciences, raising us to knowledge of ourselves and God. It is this in us which we call the rational soul or mind.

Gottfried Leibniz

#2. I've been trying to come to terms with what I am and what I do and what I believe in. And I see that I'm not happy with - well, it's almost as if being a poet is not enough for me. It's too late for me to do more now. I did what I could in a small way. I did it as theater, too, to be honest.

Gerald Stern

#3. In fairness, Latin America's elected civilian leaders have made progress in some areas. They have brought their countries back to international respectability, curbed flagrant human rights violations, and sought to build democratic political institutions.

Stephen Kinzer

#4. What we see out there is an affordable housing crisis, particularly in the rental market in cities big and small, and we don't have the resources necessary to fill that gap.

Julian Castro

#5. And someplace, if there is a place where lists are kept, and credit given, I am sure there is a gold star by his name.

Donna Tartt

#6. The best fame is a writer's fame. It's enough to get a table at a good restaurant, but not enough to get you interrupted when you eat.

Fran Lebowitz

#7. Yes, very good," sang Governor Evrard, as if he had successfully explained that two and two made four.

Ash Gray

#8. Liberties are not given, they are taken.

Aldous Huxley

#9. Remember that no one succeeds alone. Never walk alone in your future paths.

Sonia Sotomayor

#10. You gave me Forever with the numbered days, and I am grateful

John Green

#11. There is no greater responsibility resting upon peoples and governments everywhere than to make sure that enduring peace will this time - at long last - be established and maintained.

Cordell Hull