Quotes with people-and

Quotes 8241 till 8260 of 27817.

  • Lord George Byron I know that two and two make four - and should be glad to prove it too if I could - though I must say if by any sort of process I could convert 2 and 2 into five it would give me much greater pleasure.
    Lord George Byron
    English poet (1788 - 1824)
    - +
     0
  • Armistead Maupin I know that when Terry and I were together, 10 years ago, he did not appreciate it when people would ask him what it is like being partnered with a celebrity. Precisely because it suggested that he had no value.
    Armistead Maupin
    American writer (1944 - )
    - +
     0
  • William James I know that you, ladies and gentlemen, have a philosophy, each and all of you, and that the most interesting and important thing about you is the way in which it determines the perspective in your several worlds.
    William James
    American philosopher (1842 - 1910)
    - +
     0
  • Georges Bernanos I know the compassion of others is a relief at first. I don't despise it. But it can't quench pain, it slips through your soul as through a sieve. And when our suffering has been dragged from one pity to another, as from one mouth to another, we can no longer respect or love it.
    Georges Bernanos
    French writer (1888 - 1948)
    - +
     0
  • Aldous Huxley I know very dimly when I start what's going to happen. I just have a very general idea, and then the thing develops as I write.
    Aldous Huxley
    English writer (1894 - 1963)
    - +
     0
  • Joan Didion I know what nothing means, and keep on playing.
    Play it as it Lays (1970)
    Joan Didion
    American Essayist (1934 - 2021)
    - +
     0
  • John Gay I know you lawyers can, with ease, I twist words and meanings as you please.
    Fables
    John Gay
    British playwright and poet (1685 - 1732)
    - +
     0
  • Buzz Aldrin I know: If you're looking down at Earth, you're looking through an atmosphere that has a bit of haze in many places and not just occasional clouds.
    Buzz Aldrin
    American former astronaut, engineer and fighter (1930 - )
    - +
     0
  • Bruce Chatwin I learned about Chinese ceramics and African sculptures, I aired my scanty knowledge of the French Impressionists, and I prospered.
    Bruce Chatwin
    English travel writer, novelist and journalist (1940 - 1989)
    - +
     0
  • George Bernard Shaw I learned long ago, never to wrestle with a pig. You get dirty, and besides, the pig likes it.
    George Bernard Shaw
    Irish-English writer and critic (1856 - 1950)
    - +
     0
  • Anthony Hamilton I learned patience, perseverance, and dedication. Now I really know myself, and I know my voice. It's a voice of pain and victory.
    - +
     0
  • Audre Lorde I learned so much from listening to people. And all I knew was, the only thing I had was honesty and openness.
    Audre Lorde
    American writer, feminist, womanist, librarian, and civil (1934 - 1992)
    - +
     0
  • Harry S. Truman I learned that a great leader is a man who has the ability to get other people to do what they don't want to do and like it.
    Harry S. Truman
    American president (1884 - 1972)
    - +
     0
  • Seth Godin I learned that a long walk and calm conversation are an incredible combination if you want to build a bridge.
    Seth Godin
    American author and business executive (1960 - )
    - +
     0
  • Jan Carlzon I learned that, before you reach an objective, you must be ready with a new one, and you must start to communicate it to the organization. But it is not the goal itself that is important.
    Jan Carlzon
    Swedish businessman (1941 - )
    - +
     0
  • Booker T. Washington I learned the lesson that great men cultivate love, and that only little men cherish a spirit of hatred.
    Up From Slavery (1901)
    Booker T. Washington
    American Black Leader and Educator (1856 - 1915)
    - +
     0
  • Burgess Owens I learned the major difference between college and pro football. In the pros, you're up against a top receiver almost every minute of time. In college, maybe one comes along every third game.
    Burgess Owens
    American football player (1951 - )
    - +
     0
  • Marilyn Monroe I learned to walk as a baby, and I haven't had a lesson since.
    Marilyn Monroe
    American actress (1926 - 1962)
    - +
     0
  • Pete Sampras I let my racket do the talking. That's what I am all about, really. I just go out and win tennis matches.
    - +
     0
  • Brooke Burke I like feet. I definitely have a fetish. I love to see a man's bare foot, but its got to be taken care of. If they're not well manicured, you've got to wonder what the rest of him is like. I don't want to get in bed with somebody and feel his gnarly feet.
    Brooke Burke
    American actress, dancer, model (1971 - )
    - +
     0
All people-and famous quotes and sayings you will always find on greatest-quotations.com (page 413)