“If I had to take any standardized test today that was important to my future and would be assessed by the scoring processes I have long been a part of, I promise you I would protest, I would fight, I would sue, I would go on a hunger strike or march on Washington ... but I would never allow that massive and ridiculous business to have any say in my future without battling it to the bitter, bitter end.
Do what you want, America, but at least you have been warned.”
Source: Making the Grades: My Misadventures in the Standardized Testing Industry
“The greatest truths are not shouted from some podium. Rather, they are lived out in the quietness of one’s actions, for that is the greatest of podiums.”
“No matter how deep in disgrace, a human being IS human, after all.”
Source: Autobiography of a Geisha
“Is my honesty not working out for you?”
“Doing right is easy when we’re comfortable, but honesty shines brightest in times of conflict.”
Source: Let's Be Honest: Living a Life of Radical, Biblical Integrity
“In most true tests of character, we and God are the only witnesses.”
Source: Let's Be Honest: Living a Life of Radical, Biblical Integrity
“Lan WangJi, 'Is it amusing, trifling with empty words?'
Wei WuXian, 'It’s very amusing. But, believe me, my words are as much a trifle as my moves are, which means not at all.”
Source: 魔道祖师 [Mó Dào Zǔ Shī]
“Lan WangJi, 'Is it amusing, trifling with empty words?'
Wei WuXian, 'It’s very amusing. But, believe me, my words are as much a trifle as my moves are, which means not at all.'
'…' Lan WangJi muttered to himself, 'Why am I sitting here having such a useless conversation with you?”
Source: 魔道祖师 [Mó Dào Zǔ Shī]
“Truth is only harsh if you're unable to face it.”
“If one lie or one theft qualify one as a liar or a thief; why does one truth or one honesty not qualify one as truthful or honest? Puzzling!”
Source: Weighty 'n' Worthy African Proverbs - Volume 1