Quotes and anectdotes from the wise to the foolish, and the courageous to the drunk
Thursday November 21st, 2024

Marya Mannes Author

  • Gender: Female
  • Citizenship: United States
  • Born: Nov 14, 1904
  • Died: Sep 13, 1990

Marya Mannes was an American author and critic, known for her caustic but insightful observations of American life. Mannes also wrote under the pen name of, "Sec."

In aid, the proper attitude is one omitting gratitude. attitude

The curse of the romantic is a greed for dreams, an intensity of expectation that, in the end, diminishes the reality. dreams & romantic

All really great lovers are articulate, and verbal seduction is the surest road to actual seduction. great

In our society those who are in reality superior in intelligence can be accepted by their fellows only if they pretend they are not. intelligence

Women are repeatedly accused of taking things personally. I cannot see any other honest way of taking them. women

Thanksgiving November 28, 2024

The thankful receiver bears a plentiful harvest. 32 more views from William Blake

32 more views from William Blake

Drink and be thankful to the host! What seems insignificant when you have it, is important when you need it. 6 views from Franz Grillparzer

6 views from Franz Grillparzer

For what I have received may the Lord make me truly thankful. And more truly for what I have not received. 2 sayings from Storm Jameson

2 sayings from Storm Jameson

To give thanks in solitude is enough. Thanksgiving has wings and goes where it must go. Your prayer knows much more about it than you do. 73 quotes from Victor Hugo

73 quotes from Victor Hugo