Placer Quotes & Sayings

They all wanted to frighten us, thinking, "Their hands will drop from the work, and it will not be done." But now, O God, [2] strengthen my hands. — Anonymous

Basketball is in my blood. It is my obligation to try. — Hakeem Olajuwon

The nurse knocked softly on the door of the examining room and wheeled in a shiny silver tray displaying neatly arranged instruments of torture. — Jennifer Echols

The essence of modernity is that progress no longer waits on genius; instead we have learned to put our faith in the organized efforts of ordinary men. Science is as old as the race, but the effective organization of science is new. Ancient science, like placer mining, was a pursuit of solitary prospectors. Nuggets of truth were found, but the total wealth of knowledge increased slowly. Modern man began to transform this world when he began to mine the hidden veins of knowledge systematically. — William Wickenden

A lot of parts on television are static. Nothing really changes. — Jim Parrack

Actual creativeness is a matter of moments. One has to piece together the minute grains to make a lump. And it is so easy to miss the momentary flashes, it is like sluicing in placer mining. He who lets the flakes float by has nothing to show for his trouble. — Eric Hoffer

History is indeed more than the register of crime,folilies and misfortune of mankind. — Peter Adejimi

I wanted to be a painter, somewhere between Abstract Expressionism and Pop. — Aaron Huey

They weren't a couple. They were two people making do. — Richard House

The Placer is an enemy who must necessarily become our lord or our slave; one doesn't enjoy if it's not defeated. — Eliphas Levi

The leaders of the Democratic Party aren't soft on Communism. They're soft on Democracy. — Jack Kemp

Il ne faut point donner d'esprit a' ses personnages; mais savoir les placer dans des circonstances qui leur en donnent. You should not give wit to your characters, but know instead how to put them in situations which will make them witty. — Denis Diderot

Justin Bieber is signed to Def Jam, and I don't believe in touching nothing that ain't mine. I want someone to give me the same respect - don't touch nothing that's mine. I still want what I want. But Justin Bieber is definitely a friend of a family. Me, Drake, Wayne. We rock with the little homie, so he a part of us in heart. — Birdman

Illuminati?" Todd had asked. "I'm afraid I don't know much about that," Peter had replied. "I do know some of the world's greatest freethinkers have claimed membership. Enlighten me." He'd been eager to learn more. "The movement began in 1776, in Bavaria, as an offshoot of the Enlightenment," Todd explained. "Some believe that the group aspired to infiltrate and overthrow the governments of many European states. They called themselves, 'Perfectdibilists.'" "Why would an organization of that type be interested in an institute intent on proving the Bible's authenticity?" "For centuries, freethinkers of every generation have joined organizations like the Freemasons in order to associate with men of powerful influence. Money speaks volumes, — M. Sue Alexander

You would think there is a higher bar than having a Facebook page to run for president. — Bill Maher

We have to be prepared for change. — Paulo Coelho

Whoever is first in the field and awaits the coming of the enemy, will be fresh for the fight; whoever is second in the field and has to hasten to battle will arrive exhausted. — Sun Tzu

I must have physical exercise, or my temper'll certainly be ruined. — Leo Tolstoy