Famous quotes containing the words basic building, basic, building and/or blocks:
“Of course I lie to people. But I lie altruisticallyfor our mutual good. The lie is the basic building block of good manners. That may seem mildly shocking to a moralistbut then what isnt?”
—Quentin Crisp (b. 1908)
“Southerners, whose ancestors a hundred years ago knew the horrors of a homeland devastated by war, are particularly determined that war shall never come to us again. All Americans understand the basic lessons of history: that we need to be resolute and able to protect ourselves, to prevent threats and domination by others.”
—Jimmy Carter (James Earl Carter, Jr.)
“By building relations...we create a source of love and personal pride and belonging that makes living in a chaotic world easier.”
—Susan Lieberman (20th century)
“The Bible and the Church have been the greatest stumbling blocks in the way of womens emancipation.”
—Elizabeth Cady Stanton (18151902)