1912 Olympics Quotes & Sayings

Shall I tell you what supported me through all those years of exile among a people whose language I could not understand and whose attitude towards me we always uncertain and often hostile? It was this: "Lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world". — David Livingstone

It strikes me, my dear, that religious devotion would be somewhat out of place tonight — James Hogg

The grace of God transforms the good soul into great soul. — Lailah Gifty Akita

He glanced at me, then chuckled. "Sprezzatura's an Italian word. Means the art of making something difficult look easy. — Joseph Finder

Did you know? Duke Kahanamoku competed in four Olympics from 1912 to 1932 setting three world-records, while winning three gold medals, two silver, and one bronze. — John Richard Stephens

When cattle ranchers clear rain forests to raise beef to sell to fast-food chains that make hamburgers to sell to Americans, who have the highest rate of heart disease in the world (and spend the most money per GNP on health care), we can say easily that business is no longer developing the world. We have become its predator. — Paul Hawken

Reducing also results in a simplified lifestyle that allows you to focus on quality versus quantity and experiences versus stuff. — Bea Johnson

Sheffield had decided, centuries back, that the saddest thing about ephemerals was that their little lives rarely held time enough for love.) "Oh, — Robert A. Heinlein

Communication is my thing. — Naomi Klein

I'm not a gambler. — Jil Sander

Every life is meant to help all lives; each man should live for all men's betterment. — Alice Cary