We never taste happiness in perfection, our most fortunate successes are mixed with sadness. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes fortunate happiness mix
The crime and not the scaffold makes the shame. Pierre Corneille crimemakescaffold Change image and share on social
Oh rage! Oh despair! Oh age, my enemy! Pierre Corneille agedespairenemy Change image and share on social
A wise woman recognizes when her life is out of balance and summons the courage to act to correct it, she knows the meaning of true generosity, happiness is the reward for a life lived in harmony, with a courage and grace. Suze Orman actbalancecorrect share on social
From 1961 to 1964, I was fortunate enough to work at a think tank in the Kenwood neighborhood of Chicago. As a writer and editor, I reported in a publication about the thinkers. Our offices were in a former mansion; I worked in what had been the ballroom. As I sat typing my copy, I imagined the dancers waltzing. Karen DeCrow ballroomchicagocopy share on social
There are clearly many good politicians who are guided by religious belief, so the mix can work. But there's a line to be drawn. It would be hugely dangerous for a country's laws to be set by the scriptures, and particularly those of the expansionist religions. Zac Goldsmith beliefcountrydangerous share on social