2007-11-11 15:48:32 · 13 answers · asked by mthebee 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Quotations
I have always loved Oscar Wilde's "A cynic is someone who knows the price of everything but the value of nothing."
It is difficult to define such a quote without sounding trite or making it sound like a cliche. But for me old Oscar really nails it. A cynic sees problems and costs everywhere and determines something's, or someone's importance (or worth) based on its monetary or material "value". How can you put a price on concepts such as "freedom", "democracy" or "friendship"? Yet they can hold the greatest "value" to an optimistic and progressive person. I have friends and people within my own family who immediately think of $ when we discuss a problem or an idea. While perhaps they are not all cynics it is obvious that what is in their wallets is often more important than what is in their hearts.
2007-11-12 04:21:32 · answer #1 · answered by kennyj 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have tons of favorite quotes.
Here's one: "The optimist believes we are living in the best of times. The pessimist fears this is true." Aldus Huxley
Why do I like it? It's true and it's humorous.
Here's another good one I agree with:
"Some people ask if the glass is half full or half empty.. I say, the glass is too big." George Carlin
Another humorous truth.
2007-11-11 23:53:01 · answer #2 · answered by scruffycat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are things known and things unknown and in between are the doors. - Jim Morrison
2007-11-12 02:26:33 · answer #3 · answered by I M Stoned 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont know who its from but its:
"Don't allow somebody to be your priority
while allowing yourself to be their option. "
it really pertains to my life because i tend to put others in front of my own good despite the fact that it might not be the same for them. a huge fault that 95% of us have.
also:
"Grant me the serenity to accept the things i cannot change" from the serenity prayer.
it teaches you to accept things and move forward. =)
2007-11-11 23:54:10 · answer #4 · answered by Barby 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If practice makes perfect, and theres no such thing as perfect, why practice?
What is NOT to like about it?
=D
2007-11-12 00:17:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
its a fool who looks for answers in the chambers of the human heart.
2007-11-11 23:52:13 · answer #6 · answered by msg1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Forget the past, ignore the future, think about the present" ..... its my favorite because it shows me the things I should be focussing on ...
2007-11-12 07:37:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Be the change you want to see in the world."
Nobody can make you feel inferior without your consent. ~Eleanor Roosevelt
And
Be beautiful if you can, wise if you want to, but be respected - that is essential. ~Anna Gould
2007-11-11 23:57:57 · answer #8 · answered by Marla 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
my favorite is if u love hgim let him go if he loves u back he'll be back soon that showed me how much my ex didn't love me lol it works thats y i love it
2007-11-12 10:29:02 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
dream is the one which never let's you sleep
its obivious why it is favorite
2007-11-11 23:53:24 · answer #10 · answered by supiz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋