Leo Tolstoy is the author of the latest quote added to our collection.

“The greater the state, the more wrong and cruel its patriotism, and the greater is the sum of suffering upon which its power is founded.”

Here is another great quote although there is a bit of controversy associated with it. The quote has been attributed to George Orwell and his book, 1984. The quote is not found in the book nor is there any documented instance of Orwell every uttering these words. However, the quote is too good to ignore so here it is.

“During time of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act.”

Very appropriate for our present times!

“In the absence of justice, what is sovereignty but organized robbery?”

St. Augustine

“A dead thing can go with the stream, but only a living thing can go against it.” 

G.K. Chesterton

Here is another profound quote to add to our collection. Enjoy!

“Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself.”

Leo Tolstoy

“People don’t like to think, if one thinks, one must reach conclusions. Conclusions are not always pleasant.” 
― Helen Keller

 In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock. —Thomas Jefferson

“This history of culture will explain to us the motives, the conditions of life, and the thought of the writer or reformer.” Leo Tolstoy

“There are always two people in every picture: the photographer and the viewer.” Ansel Adams

This quote is a precursor to a coming post; stay tuned!

From time to time, we will post quotes in this section which we have entitled, A Collection of Quotes. We will keep them under this category in order for them to be easily accessible. We hope you enjoy quotes as much as we do. Our first quote comes to us from C.S. Lewis. We think it is pretty relevant. Enjoy!