My mother used to say when we were children, 'When a boy gets a stick in his hand, his brains run out… — Jane Jacobs Copy Share Image
“Speak softly, but carry a big stick. —Theodore Roosevelt, U.S. president” — Adam M. Grant Copy Share Image
“She was one in a million, Tyler was. A strong, intelligent woman with the beauty to launch ships and the courage to… — Kay Hooper Copy Share Image
“I don’t know even the Mulligan’s town residence. One night, as he bade us adieu in Oxford Street, — ”I live THERE,”… — Charles Dickens Copy Share Image
“After the settlement Jobs continued to court Esslinger until the designer decided to wind down his contract with Apple. That allowed frogdesign… — Walter Isaacson Copy Share Image
What I hate is the thought of being under a man's thumb," I had told Doctor Nolan. "A man doesn't have a… — Sylvia Plath Copy Share Image
“I'd tell you to shove your condescending tone up your ass, but a big stick got there first. ” — Dawn Jayne Copy Share Image
“At the zoo, I stood in front of the primate cage listening to a woman marvel at how “presidential” the four-hundred-pound gorilla… — Paul Beatty Copy Share Image
There is a homely old adage which runs: "Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far." If the American… — Theodore Roosevelt Copy Share Image
“Not your fault, brother. Kronos does not explode good. Next time we will use a big stick.” — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Iran and Iraq have been at war for five years now. The traditional present for a fifth anniversary is wood. Here's a… — P. J. O'Rourke Copy Share Image
“I swear, the only thing worse than an angry woman, is an angry woman who’s got a big stick to whack you… — Robert Muchamore Copy Share Image
Take your big stick, and your boyfriend, and go find a bus to catch. — Jean-Claude Van Damme Copy Share Image
Teddy Roosevelt... once said, 'Speak softly and carry a big stick.' Jimmy Carter wants to speak loudly and carry a fly swatter. — Gerald R. Ford Copy Share Image
My school was six miles away from where I lived on the farm. I had to walk and run, there and back… — Haile Gebrselassie Copy Share Image
“I want to wash your hair with a shampoo that smells like fruit - mango, or strawberries. I want to walk on… — Deb Caletti Copy Share Image
Walk softly and carry a big stick. Or stomp loudly and carry enough firepower to start a small war. Whatever worked — Faith Hunter Copy Share Image
“It took a freaking genius to put this together, Michael." I hefted my staff. "Fortunately," I said, and took a two-handed swing… — Jim Butcher Copy Share Image
“It had been Theodore Roosevelt’s dictum — using a supposed West African proverb — that a successful leader should “speak softly and… — Nigel Hamilton Copy Share Image
I'm going to stay respectful. The team comes first. I'm not going to do anything to jeopardize them or myself, so I'll… — Myles Garrett Copy Share Image
If a man continually blusters, if he lacks civility, a big stick will not save him from trouble, and neither will speaking… — Theodore Roosevelt Copy Share Image
Teddy Roosevelt spoke softly and carried a big stick; Donald Trump speaks loudly and carries a big shtick. — Michael R. Burch Copy Share Image
“On the subject of Harry Potter and Quidditch: A guy, riding a big stick, with a bushy base and playing with balls,… — Terence Thirteen Copy Share Image
