I come from a line of self-motivated, determined folk - not grand, not high society, but no-nonsense, family-minded go-getters. — Bear Grylls Copy Share Image
Counterfeit Kings is the King Lear of space operas. Science fiction has a fresh, new, no-nonsense voice and his name is Adam… — Steven-Elliot Altman Copy Share Image
In the no-nonsense school of adversity, which we did not choose for ourselves, we are learning how to operate a labor union. — Cesar Chavez Copy Share Image
Sometimes I think it's possible to mistake desire for clarity and talking in a no-nonsense way for aggression. — Richard Dawkins Copy Share Image
Take winter as you find him, and he turns out to be a thoroughly honest fellow; with no nonsense in him, which… — James Russell Lowell Copy Share Image
“It's all chop-change chop-change with you. Either go out with me and treat me nicely, or leave me alone. As I say,… — Helen Fielding Copy Share Image
It's this no-nonsense side of women that is pleasant to deal with. They are the real sportsmen. — Phyllis McGinley Copy Share Image
There is no nonsense so errant that it cannot be made the creed of the vast majority by adequate governmental action. — Bertrand Russell Copy Share Image
No Romeo-and-Juliet acts, no nonsense about Love with a large L, none of that popular song claptrap with its skies of blue,… — Aldous Huxley Copy Share Image
“Some people applaud my no nonsense approach to life. Others say my methods are “extreme”. Where I’m headed and how I get… — Carlos Wallace Copy Share Image
The North American intellectual tradition began, I maintain, in the encounter of British Romanticism with assertive, pragmatic North American English - the… — Camille Paglia Copy Share Image
New Zealand is a pretty no-nonsense place to work like Australia. I mean it doesn't falter to anyone. There's a nice sense… — Dustin Clare Copy Share Image
Steve Forman is a brutally funny writer. His no-nonsense, unadorned style begs comparison to Dashiell Hammett, but Hammett's humor at its darkest… — Loren D. Estleman Copy Share Image
I tried a couple of pop writers - none of the big, big, big ones - but it didn't work for me.… — Jessie Ware Copy Share Image
My father was a no-nonsense, dedicated, and focused minister, and there was usually a sermon he needed to prepare for or a… — Arsenio Hall Copy Share Image
As the field of coaching finds its way to becoming a mature discipline, James Flaherty's dedicated field research, study, and sound articulation… — Richard Strozzi-Heckler Copy Share Image
Sourav's greatest asset is his ability to communicate. He is a naturally very confident person. He encourages his team, is a great… — Ravi Shastri Copy Share Image
Johnny Ramone's autobiography is a no holds barred, straight-forward book written in a no-nonsense style that is Johnny personified. His story is… — Tommy Ramone Copy Share Image
The people of Ankh-Morpork had a straightforward, no-nonsense approach to entertainment, and while they were looking forward to seeing a dragon slain,… — Terry Pratchett Copy Share Image
It's the difference between someone who loves you more than anything in the world giving you criticism and getting it from some… — Gwyneth Paltrow Copy Share Image
New Zealand is a pretty no-nonsense place to work, like Australia. I mean it doesn't falter to anyone. — Dustin Clare Copy Share Image
I have a real no-nonsense dad who taught me how to be resilient at a very young age. — Nicole Ari Parker Copy Share Image
Yume is a no-nonsense dog. There are many people here, with camcorders running, lights shining and cameras clicking. She is being a… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
Sometimes I have wondered whether life wouldn't be much more amusing if we were all devils, and no nonsense about angels and… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
I'll be firm," I promised Patch, adopting a no-nonsense expression. "No backing down." By now Patch was full-on grinning. He kissed me… — Becca Fitzpatrick Copy Share Image
The first thing I do each morning is get out of bed and give my dog, Audrey, a hug. She's a Jack… — Donatella Versace Copy Share Image
Of course, Behaviourism 'works'. So does torture. Give me a no-nonsense, down-to-earth behaviourist, a few drugs, and simple electrical appliances, and in… — W. H. Auden Copy Share Image
He was a superb military officer but he was also an extraordinarily gifted politician. That he was an unusually open, honest and… — John McCain Copy Share Image
“The idea of unlimited growth... needs to be seriously questioned on at least two counts: the availability of basic resources and... the… — Wayne Ellwood Copy Share Image
People will often, almost always, prefer a male God. A male image of God gives them this sense of security, safety, order,… — Richard Rohr Copy Share Image
“This embittered thought brought to her mind the several occasions upon which she might, had she been the kind of female his… — Georgette Heyer Copy Share Image
