Overstated And Understated Quotes & Sayings

The command of the old despotisms was "Thou shalt not". The command of the totalitarians was "Thou shalt". Our command is "Thou art". — George Orwell

If I knew that 3D was going to be such a big deal, I would have gotten that boob job 10 years ago. — Charlize Theron

We cannot hold a torch to light another's path without brightening our own. — Ben Sweetland

Films might get to you and your subconscious and make a little difference, but when the vigilante drum beats, the mob screams and the conformists go along with it. There have to be people who are non-conformists. — Oliver Stone

Girls like to see a guy who takes care of himself. It says a lot about him. — Genesis Rodriguez

I want to fuck you in those glasses. — Josh Lanyon

Trust is the glue in relationships and organizations — Stephen Covey

Better understated than overstated. Let people be surprised that it was more than you promised and easier than you said. — Jim Rohn

Who wants a friend who talks about you behind your back? How do I know I can trust you to say good things in my absence when I've seen you cut up a "friend" behind his or her back, only to smile and act endearing when the person unexpectedly appears? — Alan E. Nelson

Overstated planning is the backbone of understated elegance. — Molly O'Neill

Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed,' says the Lord, who has compassion on you. — Beth Moore

So Pabrai added the following checkpoint to his list: when analysing a company, stop and confirm that you've asked yourself whether the revenues might be overstated or understated due to boom or bust conditions. — Atul Gawande

The line between actual killing and verbal, symbolic, or imaginary violence is thin and permeable. The threat of violence is a method of forceful coercion, even if no blood is actually shed. — John J. Collins

You know the troubles I've had with my two older children. I can't understand why it turned out so badly. I tried to give them everything. I loved them and tried to keep them near me, even when they didn't return my love. Well, I couldn't make them love me, but they could have shown some respect. I couldn't insist on love, but I could insist on respect. — Joan Crawford