Noteable Quotes

 

SOMETIMES the truth of fiction is more profound than the truth of journalism. – Know as the grandfather of modern African literature, Nigerian novelist Chinua Achebe, 78, is releasing a new book after more than 20 years

AT the rate at which people are dying, you will probably not be able to be buried there after the Soccer World Cup (in SA next year). – The City of Windhoek’s George Mayumbelo describing the Khomasdal cemetery during an open day at the Windhoek crematorium last week

PLENTY of kind, decent, caring people have no religious beliefs, and they act out of the goodness of their hearts. Conversely, plenty of people who profess to be religious, even those who worship regularly, show no particular interest in the world beyond themselves. – Former US senator John Danforth (born 1936), who became an Episcopalian priest

BASED on the Olympic values of excellence, friendship and respect, we would place your actions as totally inconsistent with these values. – Letter signed by New Zealand Olympic Committee secretary-general Barry Maister, after local taekwondo athlete Logan Campbell said he planned to finance his 2012 London Games bid with the proceeds from a brothel he had opened

A Summer’s sun is worth the having. – French Proverb

From the history books
POLITICS is not a bad profession. If you succeed there are many rewards, if you disgrace yourself you can always write a book. – Ronald Reagan, former US President. On October 12, 1986, a summit conference between US President Reagan and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev ended in Reykjavik without an agreement on arms control

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