Simran's Quotations Blog April 2008 Archive

I have never been to Lothlorien, the kingdom of elves. But thanks to the book Lord of the Rings, I feel as though I have visited there. Books such as ... Read More

A friend once gave me a birthday card that said, "You are never too old to have a birthday." And I thought to myself, "How true!" Whatever the age, we ... Read More

In the past, I have presented you with my collections of best quotations on a wide range of topics: best love quotes, best friend quotes, best Seinfeld quotes... you name ... Read More

Does a quotation become famous because of the person who is being quoted? Or do we regard famous quotes as a piece of creative art? Whatever the reason, famous quotes ... Read More

Running a business is never easy. Every day brings in a new set of challenges. Although, scores of books have been written on business, not many focus on inspiring the ... Read More

Sense of humor varies according to culture, lifestyle, and age. Some enjoy a clown act or slapstick comedy. In stand-up routines, people often enjoy jokes that ridicule customs and deep-seated ... Read More

Initially I was quite surprised by the range of topics that Einstein quotes touched upon. These quotes by Albert Einstein talk not only about science, but also about love, religion, ... Read More

God is The supernatural force that we can only try to understand. If you analyze God within the paradigm of logic and reason, you will quite likely not achieve any ... Read More

Nelson Mandela's given name is "Rolihlahla", which means "troublemaker." And troublemaker he was. For, he did not let white supremacy undermine the freedom of native South Africans. Apartheid was a ... Read More

We have all had our share of good teachers. One who inspired us to explore our potential. The words of a teacher can leave a lasting impression on young minds. ... Read More

"Gracias" in Spanish, "Ahsante" in Swahili, "Xie Xie" (pronounced "shieh shieh") in Mandarin Chinese, and "Merci" in French -- they all express the same feeling: Thank You. This magic ... Read More

Franklin Roosevelt was a man of great courage. His role during World War II is a matter of pride for America. His Infamy Speech fired up the American people ... Read More

In addition to having a rich vocabulary, Shakespeare also coined new words that have since been included in the English language. A few of these words are: amazement, gloomy, zany, ... Read More

Philosophy accelerates introspection. When you are in a somber mood discussing philosophical issues, you gain clarity in thinking. Behavior and actions can be altered with philosophical thought. Do men and women ... Read More

With US Presidential elections just around the corner, this seems like a good time to discuss the intellectual prowess of our leaders. There is no dearth of contenders for the ... Read More

Going through a mid-life crisis? Seek inspiration from the movie American Beauty. It is a story about middle aged Lester Burnham, who wants a change in his boring life. He ... Read More

If you enjoy movies with mindless humor and goofy acting, this wild and wacky comedy from the Adam Sandler house of humor is a must watch. Watch Billy Madison, the ... Read More

When you read biographies of great personalities such as William Shakespeare, Abraham Lincoln, Aristotle, and Albert Einstein, you can't help wondering how their greatness came to be. Here are some famous ... Read More

Watch out! Today is April Fool's Day. Expect your colleagues, family, friends, and enemies to play tricks on you. If you are not careful, you will quite likely fall into ... Read More