Fireside Quotes

You are a king by your own fireside, as much as any monarch in his throne. - Miguel De Cervantes Saavedra

We had no revolutions to fear, nor fatigues to undergo; all our adventures were by the fireside, and all our migrations from the blue bed to the brown. - Oliver Goldsmith

The real meaning of travel, like that of a conversation by the fireside, is the discovery of oneself through contact with other people, and its condition is self-commitment in the dialogue. - Dr. Paul Tournier

The family fireside is the best of schools. - Arnold Glasow

One of the animals which a generous and sociable man would soonest become is a dog. A dog can have a friend; he has affections and character, he can equally enjoy the field and the fireside; he dreams, he caresses, he propitiates; he offends, and is pardoned; he stands by you in adversity; he is a good fellow. - Leigh Hunt

It makes him more determined. He's not going into that fireside No. 2. - Larry Berryhill

If woman were brought into the field to fight political battles with men, why what would she be then? Instead of being man's superior, as she is at the present time, she would be man's rival. ... It is because I have a great respect for women that I shall oppose this Bill. I look upon woman as the light of the home, and the genius of the fireside. - Thomas Bracken

I was pleased to see that Student Council had begun the intense process of reviewing its purpose on campus. I saw that as only a first step and I hope that they continue on in this direction. I also hope that the issues raised at the fireside chat will be addressed. - Joella Fink