Passage of the Day – Samuel Johnson on Sorrow

For sorrow there is no remedy provided by nature; it is often occasioned by accidents irreparable, and dwells upon objects that have lost or changed their existence; it requires what it cannot hope, that the laws of the universe should be repealed; that the dead should return, or the past should be recalled….Sorrow is properly […]

Quote of the Day – Mohandas Gandhi on Marriage

Marriage is not only not a necessity but positively a hindrance to public and humanitarian work. – Mohandas Gandhi, quoted in Great Soul by Joseph Lelyveld p.80 Alas, if only the Mahatma had come upon this great wisdom before his marriage he wouldn’t have put his family through so much stress. Greatness often extracts a […]

Quote of the Day – Gandhi on Sex

It is the duty of every thoughtful Indian not to marry. In case he is helpless in regard to marriage, he should abstain from sexual intercourse with his wife. – Mohandas Gandhi, writing in India Opinion. Source: Independent

Quote of the Day – Anna Hazare

The gap between the rich and poor is increasing. Some are living to eat, while others are struggling to eat enough to be able to live. – Social activist and a lonely voice for the Indian poor Anna Hazare, currently on a fast unto death to improve the proposed anti-corruption Lok Pal Bill. (Source: Zee […]

Quote of the Day – A Loser

In my opinion, if I have to tell the truth, they (Indians) will never have hearts like Muslims and Pakistanis. I don’t think they have the large and clean hearts that Allah has given us,….It is a very difficult thing for us to live with them (Indians) or to have long-term relationship with them. – […]

Quote of the Day – Shahid Afridi

I Want to say Sorry to my nation. We tried our level best. – Pakistan cricket Captain Shahid Afridi after losing to India in the Semi-Finals in Mohali (Indian Punjab) today. Bravo, Shahid Afridi! You guys tried hard today.

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