Doe Quotes - Page 49

Real happiness is not vulnerable, because it does not depend on circumstances.

One rarely does well what one rarely does.

It's not about what the equipment does, it's about what you can do through that equipment. That's where the soul is.

I am an old scholar, better-looking now than when I was young. That's what sitting on your ass does to your face.

Science does not rest upon solid bedrock. The bold structure of its theories rises, as it were, above a swamp. It is like a building erected on piles. The piles are driven down from above into the swamp, but not down to any natural or 'given' base; and if we stop driving the piles deeper, it is not because we have reached firm ground. We simply stop when we are satisfied that the piles are firm enough to carry the structure, at least for the time being.

He who knows the truth and does not speak it is a miserable coward.

What kind of world is this that can send machines to Mars and does nothing to stop the killing of a human being?

Whenever our sins press hard against us, whenever Satan would drive us to despair, we must hold up this shield, that God does not want us to be overwhelmed in everlasting destruction, for He has ordained His Son to be the salvation of the world.

There is no knowing that does not begin with knowing God.

Anyone who appears to be triggered out of watchfulness and into action by your appearance must be explained. Anyone observing you carefully must be explained. Anyone whose behavior seems to be geared to yours must be explained. If the explanation does not satisfy you, be ready to take appropriate defensive action.

Why does the feeling of emptiness occupy so much space?

True knowledge never shuts the door on more knowledge, but zeal often does.

Where does discipline end? Where does cruelty begin? Somewhere between these, thousands of children inhabit a voiceless hell.

One who does not fall, does not stand up.

When he says he loves me, it only means he loves me at that particular instant. Like his promises, which he never keeps. Why does he torment me like this, when he could finish it off at once?

The ideal teacher guides his students but does not pull them along; he urges them to go forward and does not suppress them; he opens the way but does not take them to the place.

Despite what your momma told you, Violence does solve problems.

He who does not serve God where he is would not serve God anywhere else.

The stillness in stillness is not the real stillness; only when there is stillness in movement does the universal rhythm manifest.

The wing structure of the hornet, in relation to its weight, is not suitable for flight, but he does not know this and flies anyway.

I'm an athletic actor. I'm known for my action; I'm a guy who does my own stunts on screen.

I make my living now as a screenwriter! Which I’m surprised and horrified to find myself saying, but I don’t think I can support myself as a playwright at this point. I don’t think anybody does.

This is a universe that does not favor the timid.

No man does anything from a single motive.

The most reliable appliance has simplicity and quality, does what is demanded of it, is economical to use, easy to maintain, and just as easy to repair. ...It also sells best and looks good.