Maral Posted May 16, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2005 "In the beginning the church was a fellowship of men and women centering on the risen Christ. Then the church moved to Greece where it became a philosophy. Then it moved to Rome where it became an institution. Then it moved to Europe where it became a culture. And finally it moved to America where it became a business." ~ Herbert Butterfield Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakharar Posted May 16, 2005 Report Share Posted May 16, 2005 Brilliant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kars Posted May 16, 2005 Report Share Posted May 16, 2005 Gamavor, Looks like many of you have copies of Desk Encyclopedia of Famous Phrases, or something like that. Nice quotes, though – I must admit. Except I can’t figure out what any of it has to do with “Armenian” forum. Too much westernisation, perhaps? Why didn’t you, ladies and gentlemen, try to insert at least one Armenian sentence in your vast library of quotations? I hope I won’t irritate our irritable host (moderator) again (whatever his name was – the one who pulled the Socrates quote on me), by quoting Sayat Nova here. May I? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kars Posted May 16, 2005 Report Share Posted May 16, 2005 (edited) I assume the answer is “yes”. One of my favourites (best performed by immortal Glakho): Դուն է'ն գըլխեն իմաստուն իս, խիլքտ հիմարին բաբ մի անի... Transliteration (from Tiflis dialect): Dun en glkhen imastun is, khilkt himarin bab mi ani… Translation (by Kars, from Tiflis Armenian): You’ve been wise altogether; Don’t [ever] compare your intellect with that of an idiot… (of course, it sounds much better when performed in original language and music) Edited May 16, 2005 by kars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maral Posted May 16, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2005 Gamavor, Looks like many of you have copies of Desk Encyclopedia of Famous Phrases, or something like that. Nice quotes, though – I must admit. Except I can’t figure out what any of it has to do with “Armenian” forum. Too much westernisation, perhaps? Why didn’t you, ladies and gentlemen, try to insert at least one Armenian sentence in your vast library of quotations? I hope I won’t irritate our irritable host (moderator) again (whatever his name was – the one who pulled the Socrates quote on me), by quoting Sayat Nova here. May I? style_images/master/snapback.png When I come across some Armenian ones I like I'll post them...for now why don't you continue posting some and impress us though. Many many posts on this forum don't have to do with exclusively Armenian issues btw. Deal with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maral Posted May 16, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2005 "Love does not consist in gazing at each other, but in looking together in the same direction" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakharar Posted May 16, 2005 Report Share Posted May 16, 2005 I assume the answer is “yes”. One of my favourites (best performed by immortal Glakho): Դուն է'ն գըլխեն իմաստուն իս, խիլքտ հիմարին բաբ մի անի... Transliteration (from Tiflis dialect): Dun en glkhen imastun is, khilkt himarin bab mi ani… Translation (by Kars, from Tiflis Armenian): You’ve been wise altogether; Don’t [ever] compare your intellect with that of an idiot… (of course, it sounds much better when performed in original language and music) style_images/master/snapback.png Good one. Human experience doesn't distinguish between cultures and languages. But no one prohibits anyone to post quotes in Armenian or any other language. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakharar Posted May 16, 2005 Report Share Posted May 16, 2005 "Love does not consist in gazing at each other, but in looking together in the same direction" This was from a French author, but I can't remember which one. No wonder why so many marriages and relationships fail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamavor Posted May 20, 2005 Report Share Posted May 20, 2005 Too much westernisation, perhaps? Yes, I agree with you. We Armenians were the prime source of Westernization of the "Westerners", and then turned our backs to our own achievements. Sometimes the Teacher is ready and willing to sacrifice great deal of knowledge and experience if only for a moment can take the place of a student. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maral Posted May 27, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2005 1. The best way to get even is to forget... 2. Feed your faith and your doubts will starve to death... 3. God wants spiritual fruit, not religious nuts... 4. Some folks wear their halos much too tight... 5. Some marriages are made in heaven, but they ALL have to be maintained on earth.... 6. Unless you can create the WHOLE universe in 5 days, Then perhaps giving "advice" to God, isn't such a good idea! 7. Sorrow looks back, worry looks around, and faith looks up... 8. Standing in the middle of the road is dangerous. You will get knocked down by the traffic from both ways. 10. A skeptic is a person who when he sees the handwriting on the wall, claims it's a forgery. 11. It isn't difficult to make a mountain out of a molehill, just add a little dirt. 12. A successful marriage isn't finding the right person; it's being the right person. 13. The mighty oak tree was once a little nut that held its ground. 14. Too many people offer God prayers with claw marks all over them. 15. The tongue must be heavy, indeed, because so few people can hold it. 16. To forgive is to set the prisoner free and then discover the prisoner was you. 17. You have to wonder about humans, they think God is dead and Elvis is alive! 19. You'll notice that a turtle only makes progress when it sticks out its neck... 20. If the grass is greener on the other side of the fence, you can bet the water bill is higher. You are richer today if you have laughed, given, or forgiven! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maral Posted June 10, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2005 I get this one,and I don't get this one,but here it is... Real Christians don't whine.... they drink it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maral Posted June 27, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2005 Voltair 1694-1778) on his deathbed in response to a priest asking that he renounce Satan. "now, now my good man, this is no time for making enemies." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killuminati Posted July 3, 2005 Report Share Posted July 3, 2005 i don't give a *** about life, because if it never comes to those who benefit from misery, ain't no ***in way it could ever do shit to me. life sux i always wish why didn't that damn sperm loose the race, i think the only reson he won the race because he knew the 2nd place is the first looser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maral Posted July 26, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2005 "The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate." unknown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armen Posted July 31, 2005 Report Share Posted July 31, 2005 "If your opponent is of choleric temper, seek to irritate him. Pretend to be weak, that he may grow arrogant." Sun Tzu - On the Art of War Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skhara Posted July 31, 2005 Report Share Posted July 31, 2005 "If your opponent is of choleric temper, seek to irritate him. Pretend to be weak, that he may grow arrogant." Sun Tzu - On the Art of War Words of wisdom for Armenians when dealing with Turks. But then again, Armenians aren't know as the calmest people on the planet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakharar Posted September 2, 2005 Report Share Posted September 2, 2005 "Human beings are the only creatures that allow their children to come back home and be happy." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakharar Posted September 4, 2005 Report Share Posted September 4, 2005 People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maral Posted September 8, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2005 People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. style_images/master/snapback.png Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maral Posted September 8, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2005 IF I HAD MY LIFE TO LIVE OVER - by Erma Bombeck (written after she found out she was dying from cancer). I would have gone to bed when I was sick instead of pretending the earth would go into a holding pattern if I weren't there for the day. I would have burned the pink candle sculpted like a rose before it melted in storage. I would have talked less and listened more. I would have invited friends over to dinner even if the carpet was stained, or the sofa faded. I would have eaten the popcorn in the 'good' living room and worried much less about the dirt when someone wanted to light a fire in the fireplace. I would have taken the time to listen to my grandfather ramble about his youth. I would have shared more of the responsibility carried by my husband. I would never have insisted the car windows be rolled up on a summer day because my hair had just been teased and sprayed. I would have sat on the lawn with my grass stains. I would have cried and laughed less while watching television and more while watching life. I would never have bought anything just because it was practical, wouldn't show soil, or was guaranteed to last a lifetime. Instead of wishing away nine months of pregnancy, I'd have cherished every moment and realized that the wonderment growing inside me was the only chance in life to assist God in a miracle. When my kids kissed me impetuously, I would never have said, "Later. Now go get washed up for dinner." There would have been more "I love you's." More "I'm sorry's." But mostly, given another shot at life, I would seize every minute...look at it and really see it live it and never give it back. Stop sweating the small stuff. Don't worry about who doesn't like you, who has more, or who's doing what. Instead, let's cherish the relationships we have with those who do love us. Let's think about what God HAS blessed us with. And what we are doing each day to promote ourselves mentally, physically, emotionally. I hope you all have a blessed day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakharar Posted September 11, 2005 Report Share Posted September 11, 2005 Wow that was beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakharar Posted September 11, 2005 Report Share Posted September 11, 2005 Good friends are like stars... You don't always see them, but you know they are always there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakharar Posted September 12, 2005 Report Share Posted September 12, 2005 To the world you might just be a person. But to a person you might be the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakharar Posted September 16, 2005 Report Share Posted September 16, 2005 The most important thing a father can do for his children is to love their mother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maral Posted September 16, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2005 The most important thing a father can do for his children is to love their mother. style_images/master/snapback.png ohhhhh that's a nice one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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