Russian Aristocrats Quotes & Sayings

Maybe in life, most of us feel inferior because we compare our dress rehearsals to [Janelle Monae's] final performance.
page 113 — Bill Konigsberg

What artists think about the world is often different from how we businessmen see it, and I find that an enriching experience. — Eli Broad

Which brings me to you, Prince Boris. And I'm sorry, but here's the thing ... I think you're one of the nicest Russian aristocrats I've ever met and not been forced into an arranged marriage with,' [said the Doctor] — James Goss

It is true that from time to time Jews suffered from the fury of an exploited peasantry or their competitors. But from time to time the aristocracy suffered the same fate. Thousands of French aristocrats were slaughtered during peasant uprisings or at the Great Terror of 1793. Many Russian aristocrats were killed or expelled during the October Revolution of 1917. Many of them were innocent, for class warfare can be as cruel as any war. — Israel Shamir

The worst lies are almost always silence - or else truth, tainted with just enough deception to rot it to the core. — Jim Butcher

[JMW] Turner could make very little of the human figure once it got too close. — Cal Bedient

I keep doing specials because I think there are a lot of people who make movies and TV who are fans of comedy - if they start to like you, they'll get a project going and call you in. — Bill Burr

Reformist kings can save their dynasties now by helping their countries move smoothly into democracy, or they will end their years in exile like the Russian aristocrats of a century earlier. — Elliott Abrams

If we're not willing to settle for junk living, we certainly shouldn't settle for junk food. — Sally Edwards