#ear

In solitude the mind gains strength and learns to lean upon itself. ↗

— Laurence Sterne

#itself #lean #learns #mind #solitude

In all unmerciful actions, the worst of men pay this compliment at least to humanity, as to endeavour to wear as much of the appearance of it, as the case will well let them. ↗

— Laurence Sterne

#appearance #case #compliment #endeavour #humanity

Lessons of wisdom have the most power over us when they capture the heart through the groundwork of a story, which engages the passions. ↗

— Laurence Sterne

#engages #groundwork #heart #lessons #most

Sciences may be learned by rote, but wisdom not. ↗

— Laurence Sterne

#may #rote #sciences #wisdom

The most accomplished way of using books is to serve them as some people do lords; learn their titles and then brag of their acquaintance. ↗

— Laurence Sterne

#acquaintance #books #brag #learn #lords

I always knew looking back on my tears would bring me laughter, but I never knew looking back on my laughter would make me cry. ↗

— Cat Stevens

#back #bring #cry #i #i always

When many astronauts go to space, they see the insignificant size of the earth and vastness of space, and they become very religious, because they have seen the Signs of Allah. ↗

— Cat Stevens

#astronauts #because #become #earth #go

The very first lesson that I learnt from the Qur'an was the message of unity and peace. ↗

— Cat Stevens

#i #learnt #lesson #message #peace

I had to learn my faith and look after my family, and I had to make priorities. But now I've done it all and there's a little space for me to fill in the universe of music again. ↗

— Cat Stevens

#again #done #faith #family #fill

You knew after eight bars that you were hearing something just absolutely new and unique. ↗

— Jo Stafford

#after #bars #eight #hearing #just