„The Celtic mind was not burdened by dualism. It did not separate what belongs together“
— John O'Donohue Irish writer, priest and philosopher 1956 - 2008
Source: Anam Cara: A Book of Celtic Wisdom
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„Silently one by one, in the infinite meadows of heaven,
Blossomed the lovely stars, the forget-me-nots of the angels.“
— Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Evangeline: A Tale of Acadie
Part I, section 3.
Source: Evangeline: A Tale of Acadie (1847)
„Never, ever, let anyone tell you what you can and can't do. Prove the cynics wrong. Pity them for they have no imagination. The sky's the limit. Your sky. Your limit. Now. Let's dance.“
— Tom Hiddleston English actor, producer and musical performer 1981
„If I have attained something in this world, it was not my personal qualities that originally brought this about. Rather my achievements are only a symbol of the fact that woman, after all, is already on the march to general recognition.“
— Alexandra Kollontai Soviet diplomat 1872 - 1952
The Autobiography of a Sexually Emancipated Communist Woman (1926)
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„Silence will create respect and dignity; justice and fairplay will bring more friends; benevolence and charity will enhance prestige and position; courtesy will draw benevolence; service of mankind will secure leadership and good words will overcome powerful enemies.“
— Ali, book Nahj al-Balagha
Nahj al-Balagha
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— Harry Styles English singer, songwriter, and actor 1994
Interview with Polish website Plejada (25 November 2015) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNqJC-ZSseU&t=552
„I am an optimist... I choose to be. There is a lot of darkness in our world, there is a lot of pain and you can choose to see that or you can choose to see the joy. If you try to respond positively to the world, you will spend your time better.“
— Tom Hiddleston English actor, producer and musical performer 1981
„If you go through life without connecting to people, how much could you call that a life?“
— Tom Hiddleston English actor, producer and musical performer 1981
„This generation has lost the true meaning of romance. There are so many songs that disrespect women. You can’t treat the woman you love as a piece of meat. You should treat your love like a princess. Give her love songs, something with real meaning. Maybe I’m old fashioned but to respect the woman you love should be a priority.“
— Tom Hiddleston English actor, producer and musical performer 1981
„Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better.“
— Tom Hiddleston English actor, producer and musical performer 1981
„Don't judge people on who they used to be. Allow them to be who they are. See them «now». Not «then». “
— Tom Hiddleston English actor, producer and musical performer 1981
„Haters never win. I just think that's true about life, because negative energy always costs in the end.“
— Tom Hiddleston English actor, producer and musical performer 1981
„We all have two lives. The second begins when you realize you only have one.“
— Tom Hiddleston English actor, producer and musical performer 1981
„Women are the ones that bear the greatest burden. We are also the ones who nurture societies.“
— Leymah Gbowee Liberian peace activist 1972
Interview for Women's E News, 21 Leaders for the 21st Century (2008)
