Turfed Quotes

#1. Oscar was raised to believe that if he stayed in his room reading about made up worlds it meant he didn't appreciate the life he had, the possessions his parents had worked hard for, like the TV and the video and the newly turfed back garden.

Benjamin Wood

#2. The mind conceives with pain, but it brings forth with delight.

Joseph Joubert

#3. I'm very simple when it comes to gifts, so the best ones that I've received have love as their main intention. I appreciate everything.

Adriana Lima

#4. One longs for the presence of a leader like Lincoln, who openly admitted his doubts and as openly preserved his commitment.

Rollo May

#5. When the basic structure of society is publicly known to satisfy its principles for an extended period of time, those subject to these arrangements tend to develop a desire to act in accordance with these principles and to do their part in institutions which exemplify them

John Rawls

#6. Government health care changes the relationship between the citizen and the state, and, in fact, I think it's an assault on citizenship.

Mark Steyn

#7. Time is a part of eternity, and of the same piece with it.

Moses Mendelssohn

#8. I believe it is always possible to draw closer to our Lord, whether it be during times of suffering or during times of celebration. It is all life, and all of life comes from God.

Lisa Tawn Bergren

#9. Of No Delicacy XIV. The Honest Tradesman XV. Knitting XVI. Still Knitting XVII. One Night XVIII. Nine Days

Charles Dickens

#10. When the United States aligns with dictatorships and totalitarian regimes, it compromises the basic democratic principles of its foundation - namely, life, liberty and justice for all.

Benazir Bhutto

#11. I don't need to be given orders, thank you. I've done just fine on my own without having a man lording over me.

Ella Dominguez

#12. The first person who is on your mind the moment you open your eyes after a long sleep is the reason either of your happiness or pain.

Reader's Digest Association

#13. She was prettier than a bouquet of roses and crazier than a headless chicken. Fitting in was not an option.

Marissa Meyer

#14. The idea is to die young as late as possible.

Ashley Montagu