St Bibiana Quotes & Sayings

The workingmen have perceived that women are in the field of industry to stay; and they see, too, that there can not be two standards of work and wages for any trade without constant menace to the higher standard. — Florence Kelley

City government can and must help San Franciscans prepare for emergencies in order to avoid tragedy where possible and minimize loss of life and property when emergencies occur. — Gavin Newsom

If he was looking for fancy embellishment, or obvious signs of wealth, he was to be disappointed. Amanda couldn't bear pretension or impracticality, and so she had chosen furniture for function rather than for style. If she bought a chair, it must be large and comfortable. If she bought a side table, it must be sturdy enough to hold a stack of books or a big lamp. She did not like gilding and porcelain disks, nor all the carving and hieroglyphics that were certainly fashionable. — Lisa Kleypas

We love books because they are the greatest escape. That is because our own minds eye is the purest form of virtual reality. — M.R. Mathias

Working with Ty Power was exciting. In those days, he was the biggest romantic swashbuckler in the world. Murderously handsome! But what I loved most about Ty Power was his wicked sense of humor. — Maureen O'Hara

There is nothing more inglorious than that glory that is gained by war — Thomas More

Old Korean adage, "Even jade has flaws." Or, in other words: Nothing in life is ever perfect. — Alan Brennert

I remember when I first met Jason Reitman with the 'Whiplash' script; he quickly became a mentor figure who guided me through the process and also protected me and made sure that when it came time to actually make 'Whiplash,' I was able to make exactly the movie I wanted to make. — Damien Chazelle

Being an artist and having to be responsible for the art that you make is really quite challenging, and as you get older it becomes more and more difficult. — Tracey Emin

In a dung heap, even a plastic bead can gleam like a sapphire. — Stephen Fry

We got everyone's attention, but we didn't solve any environmental problems. — Denis Hayes

An adventure doesn't have to be dangerous. Just try something new. — Michael Watson

When you hold onto a script that doesn't serve you, you leave no space to write a new one that does. — Jennifer Ho-Dougatz

It is good to be without vices, but it is not good to be without temptations. — Walter Bagehot