Jeffrey Eugenides Quote

Even so have I given the womb of the earth to those that be sown in it in their times.

Sacrifice of the self is sheer stupidity if sacrifice is not for the self.

Confusion of goals and perfection of means seems, in my opinion, to characterize our age.

Some men give up their designs when they have almost reached the goal While others, on the contrary, obtain a victory by exerting, at the last moment, more vigorous efforts than ever before.

A good character is not only about the good person people know you to be. Your ability to tell the truth about how bad you had been is also a good character.

Glory of the world makes life meaningless. Glory of God fulfills it.

Learning is an ornament in prosperity, a refuge in adversity, and a provision in old age.

It is still cheating, even if nobody comes.

Isn't it strange how wise counsel can cool the hottest head? He made sense but my heart screamed protest.

The most attractive thing about you should have less to do with your face or body and more to do with your attitude and how you treat people.