11727 Quotes & Sayings

I think that if you make a strong statement of principle, even if the folks disagree with you, people will respect you for it. — Joe Klein

The journey may be fraught with challenges, yet it continues, for even the smallest leaf must embrace destiny...Persistence is the key... — Virginia Alison

For years, the West supported Mubarak and gave aid for what it hoped was stability - but was actually stagnation - in the Middle East. — Ahmed Zewail

When I sing, I pick out people in the audience and pinpoint on them. So if you feel that I am singing just for you, you may be right! — Glenn Hughes

There's a culture inside the NHS that is highly paternalistic. You know, 'We give them the service and they are grateful.' We have to move to shared decision-making. — Andrew Lansley

Do not feel lonely on the road of righteousness Because of the fewness of the walkers on it. — Ali Ibn Abi Talib

I had nowhere to look but into his beautifil freen eyes. "I make a halfway decent friend if you give me the chance." ( ... ) Kota was on his back, his elbow against his forehead. His mouth was open and he was breathing slowly. With his glasses off, he looked completely adorable. I stayed awake as long as I could to watch him. — C.L.Stone

The Naval Academy is a very prestigious place, and I choose to try it. I got there and darn near didn't pass, just about flunked out the first year, but a commandant by the name of Bush Bringle managed to call me in one day and taught me more about leadership in about 15 minutes than I have learned in the rest of my life. And because of Bush Bringle I regained some faith and confidence in myself, learning I had a little bit more in me than I thought, and I went back to work and finished. — Sam Smith

Action is transitory, a step, a blow,
The motion of a muscle, this way or that,
'Tis done
And in the after-vacancy,
We wonder at ourselves, like men betrayed. — William Wordsworth