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[On the expressive value of gift giving] From our intimates at least, we'd rather received a gift that speaks to the wild self, the passionate self, the romantic self. #MichaelSandel

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[On the expressive value of gift giving] From our intimates at least, we'd rather received a gift that speaks to the wild self, the passionate self, the romantic self. #MichaelSandel — English Quotes (@english_quotes) Aug 1, 2025
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There is no one more courageous than the person who speaks with the courage of his convictions. #SusanCain

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There is no one more courageous than the person who speaks with the courage of his convictions. #SusanCain — English Quotes (@english_quotes) Aug 1, 2025
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There is a problem that begins in our universities, and it comes down to Social Justice. The most immediate aspect of the problem is that Social Justice scholarship gets passed down to students, who then go out into the world. #HelenPluckrose

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There is a problem that begins in our universities, and it comes down to Social Justice. The most immediate aspect of the problem is that Social Justice scholarship gets passed down to students, who then go out into the world. #HelenPluckrose — English Quotes (@english_quotes) Jul 31, 2025
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Long before I wrote stories, I listened for stories. #EudoraWelty

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Long before I wrote stories, I listened for stories. #EudoraWelty — English Quotes (@english_quotes) Jul 31, 2025
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To the young and the not too old, I say look at the horizon, find that rainbow [of adventure], go ride it. Not all will be rich; quite a few will find a vein of gold; but all who pursue that rainbow will have a joyous and exhilarating ride and some profit. #LeeKuanYew

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To the young and the not too old, I say look at the horizon, find that rainbow [of adventure], go ride it. Not all will be rich; quite a few will find a vein of gold; but all who pursue that rainbow will have a joyous and exhilarating ride and some profit. #LeeKuanYew — English Quotes (@english_quotes) Jul 31, 2025
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[On China] the wealthiest country in the world but one that was indifferent to foreign trade and technological innovation; a culture of cosmopolitanism overseen by a political elite oblivious to the onset of the Western age of exploration #HenryKissinger

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[On China] the wealthiest country in the world but one that was indifferent to foreign trade and technological innovation; a culture of cosmopolitanism overseen by a political elite oblivious to the onset of the Western age of exploration #HenryKissinger — English Quotes (@english_quotes) Jul 31, 2025
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You should ask certain questions: What is the purpose of my life? What do I want from life? What are the things that I truly value, that are not done just to please or impress the people around me? #DavidBrooks

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You should ask certain questions: What is the purpose of my life? What do I want from life? What are the things that I truly value, that are not done just to please or impress the people around me? #DavidBrooks — English Quotes (@english_quotes) Jul 31, 2025
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