The Quote Bank

I know that many of you are avid quotists (Thats quote with an ist on the end of it, very fancy I know) and love sharing your quotes. The point of this topic is to give you all a place to share your quotes as well as create a bank of which I can pull a quote of the week or two from.

When you post you can either post a quote with or without a reflection on its meaning and/or you can reflect on another's quote. Think of it as dozens of quotes a week!

I would like every quote posted to be numbered, so prior to posting your quotes you should check the previous post. If you do not number a quote or two, I will edit your post and add the numbers in. If you consistently do it, then perhaps it may cost you a little something something (if you know what I mean).

I know I will be asked in the future about this, Prestige Points for this topic are secret, but they do exist. I hope we can leave it at that.

Thank you in advance for your contributions.

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Quote #1 - William Shakesphere through the character of Julius Ceasar, "Cowards die many times before their death."

A man who gives up living for safety truly has died more than the man who risks his life on a nightly basis. Refusing to live is a death in itself despite the reality that you are still breathing.

Quote on!

So can we comment on the quotes that people post?Foolz3h

When you post you can either post a quote with or without a reflection on its meaning and/or you can reflect on another's quote. Think of it as dozens of quotes a week!Sparky-05

[QUOTE="Foolz3h"]So can we comment on the quotes that people post?Sparky-05

When you post you can either post a quote with or without a reflection on its meaning and/or you can reflect on another's quote. Think of it as dozens of quotes a week!Sparky-05

:D

Skimming through stuff ftl.

Ooh! Interesting thread. Lemme get a phoenix down.

BAM! REVIVAL! :lol:

I'll start off with my quote from last month:

"Luck is also part of a warrior's strength."

- Morival Sinclair, Metal Shadow

Cheesy I know, but I love it so!

Quote #2:

"If life is so fair, why do roses have thorns?"

- Tickle Me Emo

Quote #2:

"If life is so fair, why do roses have thorns?"

- Tickle Me Emo

nuclear_cookout

Wow, surprisingly deep!

Quote #3: "What do i know about a man's destiny? I could tell you more about Radishes" - Samuel Beckett.

Quote #4: "There are no small parts, only small actors" - Stanislavski (basically the founder of Improvisation)

Quote #5:"The surest sign of immaturity is an insatiable desire to appear mature." - I don't know.

Quote #6: "But what is the difference between literature and journalism? ...Journalism is unreadable and literature is not read. That is all." -Oscar Wilde.

Quote #2:

"If life is so fair, why do roses have thorns?"

- Tickle Me Emo

nuclear_cookout

Because the challenge is finding the beauty in the rose's thorn. :P

Seeing as I do philosophy and it is one of my best subjects, I figured I could shed some philosophical light.

"Myth does not always equal bull****." - My Philosophy Teacher

"We are as significant as we are minute." - Dont remember, all I wrote down at the time was that it was a paradox.

"Cogito, ergo sum (translated to I think, therefore I am)" - A popular quote from the father of modern philosophy, Rene Descartes.

"If it turns out that there is a God, I don't think that he's evil. But the worst that you can say about him is that basically he's an underachiever." - Woody Allen

"The Machine, the genie that man has thoughtlessly let out of its bottle and cannot put back again." - George Orwell

"Ghosts remind me of men's smartcrack about women, you can't live with them and can't live without them." - Eugene O'Neal

"How can you ask me if I believe in the devil and assume I am a satanist, and yet call yourself a christian despite the fact that you do not seem to have any belief in the existence of satan, which is one of the building blocks to your religion?" - Myself to a person who asked me "Do you believe in the devil?"

Here's one I thought of today, though I don't agree with it at all:

"How can you seriously enjoy something?" - iloveflash

And I just remembered these a few days ago. They were made up a long time ago, when I used to make up quotes for fun (still do, actually :P):

"If you wish to be good at everything, you must first become good at yourself."- iloveflash

"At times, the winner is the one who's already lost." - iloveflash

"If you're ever in a twist, twist your mouth and smile!" - iloveflash

And one of my favs:

"Those who see all that is before them are destined to go blind." - iloveflash

And one from a book about the ancient Kamitic tradition:

"Truth is not a realization. Truth is how things are connected."- Ra Un Nefer Amen, Metu Neter

That's 6 quotes and a lot of trouble!

Quote #21:

"If life wasn't hard, it wouldn't be worth it." - Sparky-05, his last words to the union

Quote #21:

"If life wasn't hard, it wouldn't be worth it." - Sparky-05, his last words to the union

iloveflash

Says the dude that did a porn suicide. :D

[QUOTE="iloveflash"]

Quote #21:

"If life wasn't hard, it wouldn't be worth it." - Sparky-05, his last words to the union

Foolz3h

Says the dude that did a porn suicide. :D

O--oh~ :o Lowblow!

Quote #22:

"Why do today what you can put off until tomorrow?"

"Yet what is today but yesterday's tomorrow?!"

- Squidward and Mr. Crabs, Spongebob Squarepants (the episode with Robot Crabs)

"Ever since I was 12 years old I had to defend my love for heavy metal against those who say it's a less valid form of music. My answer now is that you either feel it or you don't. If metal doesn't give that overwhelming surge of power that make the hair stand up at the back of your neck, you might never get it, and you know what? That's okay. Because judging by the 40,000 metalheads around me, we're doing just fine without you." - Sam Dunn, Metal: A Headbangers Journey

Quote #24:

"Science is what we do when we don't know what we're doing" - unkown.

I was just flicking through channels and heard that. :P

Quote #24:

"Science is what we do when we don't know what we're doing" - unkown.

I was just flicking through channels and heard that. :P

Foolz3h

Out of all the definitions I've heard for science, that it's a "quest for truth" and blah blah blah, that one takes the cake!

Quote #25

"Read with suspicion." - My philosophy teacher.

[QUOTE="Foolz3h"]

Quote #24:

"Science is what we do when we don't know what we're doing" - unkown.

I was just flicking through channels and heard that. :P

iloveflash

Out of all the definitions I've heard for science, that it's a "quest for truth" and blah blah blah, that one takes the cake!

It takes the cake then isn't sure what to do with it!

[QUOTE="iloveflash"][QUOTE="Foolz3h"]

Quote #24:

"Science is what we do when we don't know what we're doing" - unkown.

I was just flicking through channels and heard that. :P

Foolz3h

Out of all the definitions I've heard for science, that it's a "quest for truth" and blah blah blah, that one takes the cake!

It takes the cake then isn't sure what to do with it!

:lol:

Quote #26:

"Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far." - Theodore Roosevelt.

"That which we obtain too easily, we esteem too lightly. It is dearness only which gives everything its value" ~Thomas Payne

One of the many truths of humanity. Though many particular things may play a useful role in this life one time or another, the things we work hardest for or rarely come across ultimately are always the most cherished.

Oh, and sorry I haven't posted here for such a long time. As I have said in the past, it is really not in my nature to talk a lot. And, I seldom have anything relevent or helpful to say, which often keeps me quiet with most subjects. But, yes, just to let you know, I still visit the board every now-and-then, although I do not post very frequently.

"That which we obtain too easily, we esteem too lightly. It is dearness only which gives everything its value" ~Thomas Payne

One of the many truths of humanity. Though many particular things may play a useful role in this life one time or another, the things we work hardest for or rarely come across ultimately are always the most cherished.

Oh, and sorry I haven't posted here for such a long time. As I have said in the past, it is really not in my nature to talk a lot. And, I seldom have anything relevent or helpful to say, which often keeps me quiet with most subjects. But, yes, just to let you know, I still visit the board every now-and-then, although I do not post very frequently.

Butsutekkai38

Deep quote there, and I highly agree with your analysis.

Quote #28: "Even in death, we can still live on." - Anikae, Metal Shadow

Right now I absolutely love this quote. I plan to use it as a summarization quote for MS. You'll all see what it means later down the road. :D

Quote #26:

"Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far." - Theodore Roosevelt.

Foolz3h

That reminded me of this quote.

Quote #29:

"Walk softly, and carry a big gun!" - Space Marines Sergeant, Warhammer 40000

[QUOTE="Foolz3h"]

Quote #26:

"Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far." - Theodore Roosevelt.

freek666

That reminded me of this quote.

Quote #29:

"Walk softly, and carry a big gun!" - Space Marines Sergeant, Warhammer 40000

I wonder if it's a reference?


HMM....

:P

I second that quote though. As long as the gun has a silencer!

[QUOTE="freek666"][QUOTE="Foolz3h"]

Quote #26:

"Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far." - Theodore Roosevelt.

Foolz3h

That reminded me of this quote.

Quote #29:

"Walk softly, and carry a big gun!" - Space Marines Sergeant, Warhammer 40000

I wonder if it's a reference?


HMM....

:P

I second that quote though. As long as the gun has a silencer!

Is that adequate?

Dear me, I forgot to number the quote I posted, didn't I? My apologies; I will be sure not to make that mistake again.

Erm, anyhow....

Quote #31: "The more things change, the more they stay the same"

This quote, in my opinion, applies for just about everything; from the latest technology to the most unique cultures...and so on.

Usually when something new--whatever the subject or product--is born, it is not very long before it starts to gain various counterparts. Given time, there will be so many counterparts of that subject that it will eventually go about being the everyday phenomenon, flattening into the arid pits of normality. Because of this, everyday in this life it becomes ever more difficult to be unique.

Dear me, I forgot to number the quote I posted, didn't I? My apologies; I will be sure not to make that mistake again.

Erm, anyhow....

Quote #31: "The more things change, the more they stay the same"

This quote, in my opinion, applies for just about everything; from the latest technology to the most unique cultures...and so on.

Usually when something new--whatever the subject or product--is born, it is not very long before it starts to gain various counterparts. Given time, there will be so many counterparts of that subject that it will eventually go about being the everyday phenomenon, flattening into the arid pits of normality. Because of this, everyday in this life it becomes ever more difficult to be unique.

Butsutekkai38

That has a sense of truth to it but I think there are exceptions. Some things have no counterparts (can't think of any right now, except maybe the concept of time which might only be an exception because change itself depends on time), so when they change, everything else changes, and nothing remains as it was.

Butsutekkai38:

No problem, I think I numbered the one I quoted incorrectly anyway. :D

Quote #30: "They're doing it!!! "Flesh on flesh is the best"." - [Name excluded O_O] iloveflash

Sweet! :D

Quote #32:

"Have an open mind, but not so open our brain falls out." -unkown.

Quote 33 - "A little inaccuracy saves a world of explanation" ~Clarence Ayres

Many people sometimes find it convenient to lie about small things as to defeat the tedium of longer explanation or correction. Though it may be somewhat useful on certain occasions, it can also promote distrust and laziness at some point. To say the least, it may not be the best of habits to become accustomed to.

Quote #32:

"Have an open mind, but not so open our brain falls out." -unkown.

Foolz3h

Quote #33

"Wise men speak because they have something to say. Fools speak because they need to say something." I think it was either Socrates, Plato or Aristotle. They're all the same. Each taught the next.

Quote 36 - "Speak when you are angry, and you will make the best speech you will ever regret" ~Laurence Peter

Usually it is not a good idea to carry out a task or action while angry for whatever reason, nor is it very wise to become offended or provoked easily, as it will often lead to irrational descisions. This is partially why it is best to remain calm at all times, no matter how vexsome the situation may come to be. Remember--angry equals sloppy.

Quote 37 - "Do not speak unless you can improve the silence"

This quote is amongst my few favorites. To be simple, if you are not part of an immediate situation, particularly a conflict of some sort, it is best not to intervene unless you know what you are doing. Otherwise, you may only end up meaninglessly prolonging the situation.

Quote 37 - "Do not speak unless you can improve the silence"

This quote is amongst my few favorites. To be simple, if you are not part of an immediate situation, particularly a conflict of some sort, it is best not to intervene unless you know what you are doing. Otherwise, you may only end up meaninglessly prolonging the situation.

Butsutekkai38

I hope this isn't too much of a chore, but can you elaborate on that? I don't really get it! :P

[QUOTE="Butsutekkai38"]

Quote 37 - "Do not speak unless you can improve the silence"

This quote is amongst my few favorites. To be simple, if you are not part of an immediate situation, particularly a conflict of some sort, it is best not to intervene unless you know what you are doing. Otherwise, you may only end up meaninglessly prolonging the situation.

iloveflash

I hope this isn't too much of a chore, but can you elaborate on that? I don't really get it! :P

Dear me, I was a bit vague on that, wasn't I? My apologies.

Truth be told, it is really more what one may call a "comeback" rather than a quote. But, nevertheless, I will try my best to make clarity of it.

Erm, in other words, whenever there is a small commotion of some sort, it is usually best not to deliberately partake in the ordeal unless it is necessary to do so.

Sometimes two or more individuals may fall into a minor opposition or disagreement, and then someone else--whether part of the conversation or not--may make a comment that is completely unseemly or uncalled for, which often ends with him/her fueling the fire, or possibly starting one.

But, yes, to make it sound as simple as possible, the quote in general is basically another way of saying something similar to, "do not say unnecessary things."

Quote 38:

"I could make halo" Shiggy Miyamato.

Okay, not exact, but you get the point.

Quote 39:

Mother: "You came out of me!"

Son: "Correction: only half of me came out of you."

Quote 40 - "Don't want others to know what you have done? Better not have done it anyways"

The quote just about explains itself. If I were to posit, it does serve as a decent reminder always to think before acting, whatever the subject, motive, or ordeal.

Quote 39:

Mother: "You came out of me!"

Son: "Correction: only half of me came out of you."

iloveflash

That's incorrect 100% of you physically did come out of her!

[QUOTE="iloveflash"]

Quote 39:

Mother: "You came out of me!"

Son: "Correction: only half of me came out of you."

Foolz3h

That's incorrect 100% of you physically did come out of her!

That's the joke...

[QUOTE="Foolz3h"][QUOTE="iloveflash"]

Quote 39:

Mother: "You came out of me!"

Son: "Correction: only half of me came out of you."

iloveflash

That's incorrect 100% of you physically did come out of her!

That's the joke...

Hilarious...

Quote #41

"Thank you, your Holiness. Awesome speech." --George W. Bush to Pope Benedict, Washington, D.C., April 15, 2008.

I love the big W.

Awesome quotes in here, really liked a lot of them. Anyways, here are some of mine:

Experience is what you get when you don't get what you wanted

Brick walls are there for a reason: they let us prove how badly we want thingsRandy Pausch Quotes 42 and 43

Dieu nous a donner la memoire pourqu'on a les roses en DécembreJames Barrie Quote 44

The people, who were trying to make this world worse... are not taking a day off. How can I?Bob Marley Quote 45

A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.Segals Law Quote 46

Hope doesn't abandon you, you abandon itGeorge Weinberg Quote 47

Time is a monster that cannot be reasoned with. It responds like a snail to our impatience, then it races like a gazelle when you can't catch a breath.Simon Birch Quote 48

I have dozens upon dozens more ...

WOW! :o I loved all of those!

My friend lives by a quote each day, so this'll be very enlightening for him.

MOAR!