Iakovos Martin Quotes & Sayings

Within the Nation, he [Malcolm] explained that his purpose was to present the views of Elijah Muhammad and to challenge distortions about their religion. In fact, his objectives were to turn upside down the standard racial dialectic of black subordination and white supremacy, and to show off his rhetorical skill at the expense of white authorities and Negro integrationists (185). — Manning Marable

It is the power of music to carry one directly into the mental state of the composer. — Ludwig Van Beethoven

If you've got the comedy eye, you can look at any situation and see the humor in it while others don't. — Garry Marshall

Do you really think you can order me around?" He crossed his arms over his chest in a show of dominance.
"I have more cupcakes in my apartment. You can have them if you fix this tonight."
"Are you trying to bribe me?"
"Is it working?"
"Yes. — Helena Hunting

Every man sees a little of himself in Rhett Butler. — Ted Turner

A friend who loved perfection would be the perfect friend, did not that love shut his door on me. — Logan Pearsall Smith

It is now many years that men have resorted to the forest for fuel and the materials of the arts: the New Englander and the New Hollander, the Parisian and the Celt, the farmer and Robin Hood, Goody Blake and Harry Gill; in most parts of the world, the prince and the peasant, the scholar and the savage, equally require still a few sticks from the forest to warm them and cook their food. Neither could I do without them. — Henry David Thoreau

He worked for two hours, perfecting the storyline-the situation, the setup, the punchline.After changing her tire and practicing macho lines to impress her, Macintosh ended up with five dollars, a stutter, and soaked shoes as Veronica zoomed out of his life. — Nora Roberts

'Tis brief, my lord ... as woman's love. — William Shakespeare