The greatest test of courage on earth is to bear defeat without losing heart. Votes: 4
Robert Green IngersollEarth provides enough to satisfy every man's needs, but not every man's greed. Votes: 2
Mahatma GandhiThere are dark shadows on the earth, but its lights are stronger in the contrast. Votes: 2
Charles DickensLife does more than adapt to the Earth. It changes the Earth to its own purposes. Votes: 2
James LovelockEvery moment and every event of every man's life on earth plants something in his soul. Votes: 2
Thomas MertonOur army is composed of the scum of the earth - the mere scum of the earth. Votes: 2
Duke of WellingtonAim at heaven and you will get earth thrown in. Aim at earth and you get neither. Votes: 2
C. S. LewisMore gold has been mined from the thoughts of men than has been taken from the earth. Votes: 2
Napoleon HillLike a welcome summer rain, humor may suddenly cleanse and cool the earth, the air and you. Votes: 2
Langston HughesRain is grace; rain is the sky descending to the earth; without rain, there would be no life. Votes: 2
John UpdikeHere is the test to find whether your mission on Earth is finished: if you're alive, it isn't. Votes: 2
Richard BachWe are all here on earth to help others; what on earth the others are here for I don't know. Votes: 2
W. H. AudenI'd share a pic if the digital camera battery wasn't as flat as 17th century Earth Votes: 1
Simon HaynesThe Earth is the Cradle of the Mind -- but one cannot eternally live in a cradle Votes: 1
Konstantin E. TsiolkovskyThe age of the Earth is a hotly debated issue among evangelicals. Old Earthers believe, like most scientists, that the universe is billions of years old. Young Earthers measure the age of the universe in terms of thousands of years. Votes: 2 Norman Geisler
Humans become angels on earth, not in heaven. Votes: 5 Paramahansa Yogananda
girls do not need fairness cream.they need to know day and night both are balancing earth in whole universe. Votes: 3 lity munshi
The real pleasure was having the chance to enjoy being weightless, and the other was to spend some time looking out at this beautiful Earth that we're all lucky to inhabit. Votes: 5 Robert Crippen
Cherish sunsets, wild creatures and wild places. Have a love affair with the wonder and beauty of the earth. Votes: 1 Stewart Udall
The Lord did not people the earth with a vibrant orchestra of personalities only to value the piccolos of the world. Every instrument is precious and adds to the complex beauty of the symphony. Votes: 2 Joseph B. Wirthlin
Then about 1951 I began writing again, painfully, a novel I called in the beginning A Life Sentence on Earth, but which developed into The Tree of Man. Votes: 1 Patrick White
I tend to go for women with common sense. Being down to earth stands out more than looks. Votes: 1 Seann William Scott
Each person has their own calling on this Earth. Votes: 1 Billy Ray Cyrus
Risk! Risk anything! Care no more for the opinions of others, for those voices. Do the hardest thing on earth for you. Act for yourself. Face the truth. Votes: 1 Katherine Mansfield
Risk! Risk anything! Care no more for the opinions of others, for those voices. Do the hardest thing on earth for you. Act for yourself. Face the truth. Votes: 1 Katherine Mansfield
It is not our part to master all the tides of the world, but to do what is in us for the succour of those years wherein we are set, uprooting the evil in the fields that we know, so that those who live after may have clean earth to till. What weather they shall have is not ours to rule. Votes: 3 J. R. R. Tolkien
It seems the most logical thing in the world to believe that the natural resources of the Earth, upon which the race depends for food, clothing and shelter, should be owned collectively by the race instead of being the private property of a few social parasites. Votes: 1 Ralph Chaplin
Jehovah created the earth and therefore it is his by right of creation. Votes: 1 Joseph Franklin Rutherford
Mankind has probably done more damage to the Earth in the 20th century than in all of previous human history. Votes: 1 Jacques Yves Cousteau
Roll on, deep and dark blue ocean, roll. Ten thousand fleets sweep over thee in vain. Man marks the earth with ruin, but his control stops with the shore. Votes: 1 Lord Byron
The sun is always shining. We have oxygen, trees, birds. There's so much good things on Earth, still. We haven't destroyed everything. Votes: 3 Ziggy Marley
Every day, TV, newspapers, and the Internet bombard us with a message that we're destroying the earth. Ice caps are melting, rivers are dying, polar bears are drowning, and trees are doing something. Votes: 2 Penn Jillette
In normal life people say, 'You're so different than on stage!' Offstage I'm down to earth, simple and a very goofy girl... I like to make goofy faces, be dorky and not take things too seriously. I just love to laugh. Votes: 5 Nicole Scherzinger
I like girls that are down to earth, just like to have fun, and be themselves. Votes: 1 Jacob Latimore
If you can remain true to the people who know you the best and not be sidetracked by the flashing lights and glimmering of the cameras, it's like, just being down-to-earth and just kind of staying real. Votes: 2 Summer Altice
Cherish sunsets, wild creatures and wild places. Have a love affair with the wonder and beauty of the earth. Votes: 3 Stewart Udall
We have a moral responsibility to protect the earth and ensure that our children and grandchildren have a healthy and sustainable environment in which to live. Votes: 1 Jim Clyburn
There has been evidence throughout history of cycles when the earth gets warmer and cycles when the earth gets colder. We should always be wise stewards of the earth and all of our natural resources. But as a policymaker, I won't be guided by the global warming propaganda machine. Al Gore - we need you to return your Nobel Peace Prize! Votes: 1 Raul Labrador
Though much is taken, much abides; and though We are not now that strength which in old days Moved earth and heaven, that which we are, we are; One equal temper of heroic hearts, Made weak by time and fate, but strong in will To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield. Votes: 3 Alfred Lord Tennyson
I'm one of the most sensitive human beings on Earth - and I know it. Votes: 2 Jean-Claude Van Damme
Life comes from the earth and life returns to the earth. Votes: 4 Zhuangzi
The fairest thing in nature, a flower, still has its roots in earth and manure. Votes: 3 D. H. Lawrence
It's very dangerous to put astronauts on a moon base where there's radiation, solar flares and micro meteorites. It'd be much better to put robots on the moon and have them mentally connected to astronauts on the Earth. Votes: 2 Michio Kaku
Many readers fail to realize this, but 'The Color Purple' is a theological text. It is about the reclamation of one's original God: the earth and nature. Votes: 4 Alice Walker
God of peace, bring your peace to our violent world: peace in the hearts of all men and women and peace among the nations of the Earth. Votes: 2 Pope Benedict XVI
On the morrow the horizon was covered with clouds- a thick and impenetrable curtain between earth and sky, which unhappily extended as far as the Rocky Mountains. It was a fatality! Votes: 4 Jules Verne
I watched the moon landing as a boy, and I thought that was the most exciting thing ever, going into space, orbiting Earth and exploring other planets. That looked fantastic. Votes: 3 David Mackay
NASA will send up a big sun shade that will be in orbit between the earth and sun and deflect 2 or 3 percent of the sunshine back into space. It would be cheaper than the international space station. Votes: 4 James Lovelock
Our hearts resonate at the same frequency as the earth and the universe. Therefore, we are all valuable instruments in the orchestration of the world and its harmony. Votes: 3 Suzy Kassem
When we go down to the low-tide line, we enter a world that is as old as the earth itself - the primeval meeting place of the elements of earth and water, a place of compromise and conflit and eternal change. Votes: 4 Rachel Carson
I feel no need for any other faith than my faith in the kindness of human beings. I am so absorbed in the wonder of earth and the life upon it that I cannot think of heaven and angels. Votes: 2 Pearl S. Buck
Environmental policy must strike a balance between the earth's best interests and our citizen's pressing needs. Votes: 1 Jim Clyburn
Those who say that climate change doesn't exist are being understood as the flat-earthers that they are, as the people who deny the link between smoking and cancer, as the people who denied the link between HIV and AIDS. Votes: 1 Nicholas Stern
When in doubt, make a fool of yourself. There is a microscopically thin line between being brilliantly creative and acting like the most gigantic idiot on earth. So what the hell, leap. Votes: 1 Cynthia Heimel
We had some major successes and we did so because the country embraced the spirit of Earth Day and embraced this concept that we have to have forward-looking, visionary environmental policy and energy policy in this country. Votes: 4 Jay Inslee
The planet Earth, though not threatened with destruction by man-made global warming, is by no means indestructible. There are many unpredictable events within our solar system, and still more outside it, that could make Earth uninhabitable by humans. Votes: 1 Paul Johnson
[T]he rare earth elements perplex us in our researches, baffle us in our speculations, and haunt us in our very dreams. They stretch like an unknown sea before us mocking, mystifying and murmuring strange revelations and possibilities. Votes: 3 William Crookes
Life is tragic simply because the earth turns and the sun inexorably rises and sets, and one day, for each of us, the sun will go down for the last, last time. Votes: 2 James A. Baldwin
What I see in the Bible, especially in the book of Psalms, which is a book of gratitude for the created world, is a recognition that all good things on Earth are God's, every good gift is from above. They are good if we recognize where they came from and if we treat them the way the Designer intended them to be treated. Votes: 1 Philip Yancey
It is foolish to claim, as some do, that emigration into space offers a long-term escape from Earth's problems. Nowhere in our solar system offers an environment even as clement as the Antarctic or the top of Everest. Votes: 3 Martin Rees
Here bring your wounded hearts, here tell your anguish; Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal. Votes: 1 Thomas Moore
I don't believe that the Earth's but about 9,000 years old. I believe it was created in six days as we know them. That's what the Bible says. Votes: 1 Paul Broun
Law in general is human reason, inasmuch as it governs all the inhabitants of the earth: the political and civil laws of each nation ought to be only the particular cases in which human reason is applied. Votes: 1 Charles de Secondat
You can't take sides when you know the earth is round. Votes: 5 Patricia Sun
I thought that I was going to be like this earth mother. When people would complain about being pregnant, I was like, 'What are you talking about? It's incredible! Just enjoy it.' Votes: 3 Gwen Stefani
The most common trait of all primitive peoples is a reverence for the life-giving earth, and the Native American shared this elemental ethic: The land was alive to his loving touch, and he, its son, was brother to all creatures. Votes: 1 Stewart Udall
Indeed, our particular concept of private property, which deters us from exhausting the positive resources of the earth, favors pollution. Votes: 1 Garrett Hardin
In particular, for younger researchers on whom the future of mankind may depend. We believe that they are working with all the scientific wisdom at their disposal for the preservation of the inheritance of the earth and for the lasting survival of mankind. Votes: 1 Kenichi Fukui
My main issue is sustainability of the Earth, and protection of those animals and people who dwell here. Votes: 1 Lynda Resnick
Much of what Tea Party candidates claimed about the world and the global economy during the 2010 elections would have earned their adherents a well-deserved F in any freshman economics (or earth science) class. Votes: 6 Eric Alterman
Perhaps we've never been visited by aliens because they have looked upon Earth and decided there's no sign of intelligent life. Votes: 1 Neil deGrasse Tyson
We have a moral responsibility to protect the earth and ensure that our children and grandchildren have a healthy and sustainable environment in which to live. Votes: 2 Jim Clyburn
Back in the days, the groups and the bands that we listened to were like Earth, Wind and Fire, Santana and Grateful Dead. We don't have a lot of those bands anymore. Votes: 1 Sheila E.
Between earth and earth's atmosphere, the amount of water remains constant; there is never a drop more, never a drop less. This is a story of circular infinity, of a planet birthing itself. Votes: 4 Linda Hogan
If I were to do a foundation, it would be to promote solar energy. And I'm worried about drilling for oil. I think it is harming the earth, 'cos it drains the layer of oil under the surface, and that could be causing earthquakes. It's like we're giving the earth arthritis. I don't know if that sounds crazy. Votes: 0 Debbie Harry
Only when science and technology are used with human concern in a world in which all of the earth's resources are held as the common heritage of all of the earth's people can we truly say that there is intelligent life on Earth. Votes: 3 Jacque Fresco
I take a biocentric point of view. I look at things from the point of view of the Earth and the laws of ecology. As opposed to the anthropocentric point of view, where everything revolves around humanity. Votes: 1 Paul Watson
I would have to say my favorite place on Earth is Bora Bora. Votes: 1 Robert Ballard
It would be very, very dangerous for a wire walker to experience fear while he is balancing on the wire. Fear has its place on earth, before and maybe after a high-wire walk, but not during for me. Votes: 3 Philippe Petit
The significance of Columbus's discovery was that on a round earth, humanity is more interconnected than on a flat one. On a round earth, the two most distant points are closer together than they are on a flat earth. Votes: 3 Matt Taibbi
We owe at least this much to future generations, from whom we have borrowed a fragile planet called Earth. Votes: 2 Maurice Strong
Man was created to praise, reverence, and serve God our Lord and in this way to save his soul. The other things on Earth were created for man's use, to help him reach the end for which he was created. Votes: 1 Saint Ignatius
Give me one hundred preachers who fear nothing but sin and desire nothing but God, and I care not whether they be clergymen or laymen, they alone will shake the gates of Hell and set up the kingdom of Heaven upon Earth. Votes: 1 John Wesley
The power of the living God is here on the earth. The Priesthood is here. Votes: 3 Heber J. Grant
We need to repent of our willing cooperation in our money-centered culture, which is depleting the natural resources that God designed for all humankind. He gave us a good earth. Let us serve him by helping to preserve it for our children. 'A good man leaves an inheritance for his children's children' (Proverbs 13:22 ). Votes: 2 Paul Brand
Dude, I turn into a six-year-old when I come to Disneyland. It's amazing. My eyes glass over and my blood pressure goes down. I'm just like everybody else. I turn into a big kid when I come here. It's the happiest place on earth, right? Votes: 4 Warren Spector
Nature is inexhaustibly sustainable if we care for it. It is our universal responsibility to pass a healthy earth onto future generations. Votes: 3 Sylvia Dolson
Heaven and earth! How is it that bodies join but never meet? Votes: 4 Beah Richards
If credit expansion, protectionism, and government spending were a path to prosperity, mankind would have long ago created heaven on earth. Votes: 5 Llewellyn Rockwell
The closest thing to hell on earth is prison. It's the worst experience I've ever had in my life. Besides death. Votes: 5 Duane Chapman
I began working with the John Muir Institute and then started helping found Friends of the Earth organizations here and there in other countries. That pretty well brings us up to the present. Votes: 1 David R. Brower
I like to define biology as the history of the earth and all its life - past, present, and future. Votes: 4 Rachel Carson
A rose is the visible result of an infinitude of complicated goings on in the bosom of the earth and in the air above, and similarly a work of art is the product of strange activities in the human mind. Votes: 1 Clive Bell
A rose is the visible result of an infinitude of complicated goings on in the bosom of the earth and in the air above, and similarly a work of art is the product of strange activities in the human mind. Votes: 1 Clive Bell
The truth is that killing innocent people is always wrong - and no argument or excuse, no matter how deeply believed, can ever make it right. No religion on earth condones the killing of innocent people; no faith tradition tolerates the random killing of our brothers and sisters on this earth. Votes: 1 Feisal Abdul Rauf
The language of literature is the language of all the world. It is necessary to divest ourselves at once of the notion of diversified vocal and grammatical speech which constitutes the various tongues of the Earth, and conceals the identity of image and logic in the minds of all men. Votes: 1 George Edward Woodberry
We have people being a little uncomfortable in their life on Earth with finances and so on, so Science Fantasy or Science Fiction allows people to think that there are possibilities beyond the gravity of our planet. Votes: 1 Anthony Daniels
The RNA World referred to an hypothetical stage in the origin of life on Earth. Votes: 2 Sidney Altman
But this is life on earth, you can't have everything. Votes: 4 William Goldman
How do you know Hollywood is getting serious about video games? They want to make one of their own. In 'Defiance,' the remaining humans on Earth, as well as alien species looking for a new home, find themselves settling for peace after a massive war desecrated the world and destroyed most of the alien ships along with it. Votes: 1 Rob Manuel
I'm from New York; I've been in show business all my life. I'm a wild and crazy gal, yet I always play these soft, warm, loving earth mothers. It's a pain in the butt. I'm a femme fatale! Votes: 1 Bonnie Bedelia
The earth will end only when God declares it's time to be over. Man will not destroy this earth. This earth will not be destroyed by a flood. Votes: 1 John Shimkus
Although it is a fantasy film, it's as real as it can be. You have to imagine that an audience will buy their ticket to a cinema and get on a first-class flight and journey to Middle Earth. Votes: 6 Orlando Bloom
When we recognise the virtues, the talent, the beauty of Mother Earth, something is born in us, some kind of connection; love is born. Votes: 6 Nhat Hanh
The sway of alcohol over mankind is unquestionably due to its power to stimulate the mystical faculties of human nature, usually crushed to earth by the cold facts and dry criticisms of the sober hour. Votes: 3 William James
Anybody who is one with what he or she does is building the new earth. Votes: 4 Eckhart Tolle
On Earth, we still have a beautiful atmosphere that precisely maintains a thermally driven climatic system that shelters, shields and sustains our natural treasures. Votes: 1 Jay Inslee
If we want to save our planet earth, we have a duty to put an end to the capitalist system. Votes: 3 Evo Morales
Love is the essential existential fact. It is our ultimate reality and our purpose on earth. Votes: 4 Marianne Williamson
Those who promise us paradise on earth never produced anything but a hell. Votes: 3 Karl Popper
Land: A part of the earth's surface, considered as property. The theory that land is property subject to private ownership and control is the foundation of modern society, and is eminently worthy of the superstructure. Votes: 4 Ambrose Bierce
Chemistry itself knows altogether too well that - given the real fear that the scarcity of global resources and energy might threaten the unity of mankind - chemistry is in a position to make a contribution towards securing a true peace on earth. Votes: 5 Kenichi Fukui
Bloody Christmas, here again, let us raise a loving cup, peace on earth, goodwill to men, and make them do the washing up. Votes: 1 Wendy Cope
This Earth is our only home. Together, we must protect and cherish it. Votes: 2 Ban Ki-moon
If there is a God, he is not doing a good job of protecting the earth. He's kind of checked out. Votes: 3 Ted Turner
Knowing your purpose on earth is simple, but the task here is to bring about the success of your destiny. Votes: 3 Michael Bassey Johnson
It's not evil that's ruining the earth, but mediocrity. The crime is not that Nero played while Rome burned, but that he played badly. Votes: 3 Ned Rorem
As you walk upon the sacred earth, treat each step as a prayer. Votes: 3 Black Elk
Nobody likes having salt rubbed into their wounds, even if it is the salt of the earth. Votes: 5 Rebecca West
That was one of the things that interested me about the character. He doesn't want to be a hero, and has no real desire to save the earth or discover aliens. He's sniffing around looking to see what will fall in his lap. Votes: 3 Orlando Jones
I feel very passionately that we need to take care of the planet and everything on it. Whether it's saving the Amazon or just being kind to those around you, we need to take care of each other and Mother Earth. Votes: 1 Olivia Newton-John
I feel very passionately that we need to take care of the planet and everything on it. Whether it's saving the Amazon or just being kind to those around you, we need to take care of each other and Mother Earth. Votes: 1 Olivia Newton-John
The massive bulk of the earth does indeed shrink to insignificance in comparison with the size of the heavens. Votes: 1 Nicolaus Copernicus
We are not going to be able to operate our Spaceship Earth successfully nor for much longer unless we see it as a whole spaceship and our fate as common. It has to be everybody or nobody. Votes: 4 R. Buckminster Fuller
We have a moral responsibility to protect the earth and ensure that our children and grandchildren have a healthy and sustainable environment in which to live. Votes: 1 Jim Clyburn
Look at everything as though you were seeing it for the first time or the last time. Then your time on earth will be filled with glory. Votes: 4 Betty Smith
For the spiritual sense of the Word treats everywhere of the spiritual world, that is, of the state of the church in the heavens, as well as in the earth; hence the Word is spiritual and Divine. Votes: 1 Emanuel Swedenborg