Although born in a prosperous realm, we did not believe that its boundaries should limit our knowledge, and that the lore of the East should alone enlighten us. Charles de Secondat bearboundaryeast Change image and share on social
I don't think Estonians ever really hated Russians. It was more, 'Leave us alone.' We can't change what is past. We can't blame them for what their parents have done. We never hated them. They didn't destroy us that bad. Carmen Kass badblamechange share on social
There is danger that we lose sight of what our friend is absolutely, while considering what she is to us alone. Henry David Thoreau absolutelydangerfriend Change image and share on social
If I was writing songs just for me I'd only play them in my living room, alone. Tori Amos liveplayroom Change image and share on social
Strength alone knows conflict, weakness is born vanquished. Sophie Swetchine bearconflictstrength Change image and share on social
FIFA's goal of making the world a better place through football cannot be achieved through our efforts alone - equally important is the power which every fan of the beautiful game has at their disposal. Sepp Blatter achievebeautifuldisposal share on social
I would point out that I'm an actress for a reason! If I were popular in high school, I would have considered another career because I wouldn't have been alone in my room, making up other characters for myself. I definitely had growing pains. The popular kids didn't want anything to do with the girl who was starting the drama club. Ginnifer Goodwin actresscareercharacter share on social
On the road, as a 'rock star,' there's superficial attention and adulation is thrown at you for a couple of hours - then you're alone in your room and it's lonely. Melissa Etheridge adulationattentioncouple Change image and share on social
Loneliness is the poverty of self; solitude is the richness of self. May Sarton lonelinesspovertyrichness Change image and share on social
David - the man after God's own heart - was a man of war and a mighty man of valour. When all Israel were on the run, David faced Goliath - alone... with God - and he but a stripling, and well scolded, too, by his brother for having come to see the battle. Charles Studd battlebrotherdavid share on social