If I don’t like a thing, I don’t like it, that’s all; and there is no reason under the sun why I should ape a liking for it just because the majority of my fellow-creatures like it, or make believe they like it. I can’t follow the fashions in the things I like or dislike. Jack London Martin Eden Martin Eden quotes about myself
It is not time or opportunity that is to determine intimacy;—it is disposition alone. Jane Ostin Sense and sensibility Marianne Dashwood intimacy
I mistrust the judgement of every man in case in which his own wishes are concerned. Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington trust mistrust
It may be that there are other interests that come before those of the individual, but in favoring himself, he appears, as a rule, to favor others. Theodore Dreiser The Stoic Frank Cowperwood human, people act benefit
Therefore I say that it is a narrow policy to suppose that this country or that is to be marked out as the eternal ally or the perpetual enemy of England. We have no eternal allies, and we have no perpetual enemies. Our interests are eternal and perpetual, and those interests it is our duty to follow. Henry John Temple England
A soul naturally seeks pleasure, consciously or not. The seeking manifests itself through knowledge and interests. Gilgamesh is drunk and philosophizing. Fate/Zero Season 1 Episode 12 Gilgamesh soul joy knowledge informative quotes
Two questions. Who the hell was Seti the First, and was he rich? The Mummy (1999) Jonathan Carnahan greed Ironic Quotes
Puzzles me why these people all want to work for nothing. It isn't natural. So I guess I'd better think about it some more. Mr. Deeds Goes to Town Longfellow Deeds money labor work Funny Quotes
Why do mice go where there's cheese? Mr. Deeds Goes to Town Cornelius Cobb assessment opinion views, perspective
— It'll give me a chance to study Okinawan history up close. — Never know you study that. — I just started. The Karate Kid Part II (1986) Daniel LaRusso Mr. Miyagi history study desires Funny Quotes
I can't see the rationality The world's not my responsibility And happiness isn't there for me But maybe I'll inch closer to the source When I find true north (with or without a friend. Keep searching 'til the end.) Bad Religion True North company friends, friendship encouraging quotes
Regarding international affairs, Putin pursues polices that he believes serve Russia’s national interests, with little attention paid to American interests. Michael McFaul Russia USA
Patriot — one to whom the interests of a part seem superior to those of the whole. The dupe of statesmen and the tool of conquerors. Ambrose Bierce The Devil's Dictionary patriotism politics war Sarcastic Quotes
— Do you really think we should go to war? — I think we should try to do as the King wants us to do. — What if the King doesn't know what's in his best interests? — Then we should help him decide. The Tudors Season 1 Episode 1 Thomas More Thomas Cardinal Wolsey decision kings Ironic Quotes