Maxioms Pet

X
  •   28  /  35  

    Every reformation must have its victims. You can't expect the fatted calf to share the enthusiasm of the angels over the prodigal's return.

Share to:

You May Also Like   /   View all maxioms

  ( comments )
  25  /  28  

The race could save one-half its wasted labor Would each reform himself and spare his neighbor.

The race could save one-half its wasted labor Would each reform himself and spare his neighbor.

by Frank Putnam Found in: Reform Quotes,
Share to:
  ( comments )
  33  /  26  

I am an expert in hookers. I'm an expert in doormats. I'm an expert in victims. They were the best read more

I am an expert in hookers. I'm an expert in doormats. I'm an expert in victims. They were the best parts. And when I woke up -- sociologically, politically, and creatively -- I could no longer take those parts and look in the mirror.

by Shirley Maclaine Found in: Victims Quotes,
Share to:
  ( comments )
  24  /  21  

To reform a man, you must begin with his grandmother.

To reform a man, you must begin with his grandmother.

by Victor Hugo Found in: Reform Quotes,
Share to:
  ( comments )
  7  /  20  

Every reform needs examples more than advocates

Every reform needs examples more than advocates

by Senator John Kerry Found in: Reform Quotes,
Share to:
  ( comments )
  14  /  22  

All reformers are bachelors.

All reformers are bachelors.

by George A. Moore Found in: Reform Quotes,
Share to:
  ( comments )
  10  /  25  

Reform is born of need, not pity. No vital movement of the people has worked down, for good or evil; read more

Reform is born of need, not pity. No vital movement of the people has worked down, for good or evil; fermented, instead, carried up the heaving, cloggy mass.

by Rebecca Harding Davis Found in: Reform Quotes,
Share to:
  ( comments )
  43  /  39  

Every day silence harvests its victims. Silence is a mortal illness.

Every day silence harvests its victims. Silence is a mortal illness.

by Natalia Ginzburg Found in: Victims Quotes,
Share to:
  ( comments )
  23  /  29  

A reformer is a man who rides through a sewer in a glass-bottomed boat.

A reformer is a man who rides through a sewer in a glass-bottomed boat.

by James J. Walker Found in: Reform Quotes,
Share to:
  ( comments )
  3  /  19  

My desolation does begin to make
A better life.

My desolation does begin to make
A better life.

by William Shakespeare Found in: Reform Quotes,
Share to:
Maxioms Web Pet