There is only one thing which can master the perplexed stuff of epic material into unity; and that is, an ability to see in particular human experience some significant symbolism of man's general destiny.Quote by Lascelles Abercrombie about destiny, ability, experience, human imperfections, things, man
It is a rare mind indeed that can render the hitherto non-existent blindingly obvious. The cry 'I could have thought of that' is a very popular and misleading one, for the fact is that they didn't, and a very significant and revealing fact it is too.Quote by Douglas Adams about thinking, mind
This is the task, I think, of a letter movement. But it should be set up only in states where a significant response can be achieved, for a letter movement necessarily presupposes a strong organization.Quote by Fredrik Bajer
And more than that, when elements within the British and Irish establishments and rejectionist unionism delayed progress, it was the IRA leadership which authorised a number of significant initiatives to enhance the peace process.Quote by Gerry Adams about leadership, progress, numbers, peace
Painful as it may be, a significant emotional event can be the catalyst for choosing a direction that serves us-and those around us - more effectively. Look for the learning.Quote by Louisa May Alcott about events
Let it be your constant method to look into the design of people's actions, and see what they would be at, as often as it is practicable; and to make this custom the more significant, practice it first upon yourself.Quote by Marcus Aurelius about nation, people
The length of a relationship is directly related to how much you are attracted to your significant other best friend.Quote by Edward A. Murphy about love
You never truly know a significant other is until you meet him/her in a court of law.Quote by Edward A. Murphy about love, law
At the time I was arrested I had no idea it would turn into this. It was just a day like any other day. The only thing that made it significant was that the masses of the people joined in.Quote by Rosa Parks about time, day, idea, things, people
I do as much debugging as possible on the Mac, but I occasionally must debug problems in the PC world, which is significantly slower.Quote by Robert Patterson about problems, world
Passion rebuilds the world for the youth. It makes all things alive and significant.Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson about pasion, youth, things, world
All significant truths are private truths. As they become public they cease to become truths; they become facts, or at best, part of the public character; or at worst, catchwords.Quote by Thomas Stearns Eliot about truth, public, character
Life is not significant details, illuminated by a flash, fixed forever. Photographs are.Quote by Susan Oliver about photography, life