On one of those rare occasions when Bach appraised his own life's work, he remarked: I worked hard. — Johann Sebastian Bach Copy Share Image
Like a brain surgeon who drinks a martini when he's not on call, the successful kids in your school may smoke pot… — Bill O'Reilly Copy Share Image
The more supple vagabond, too, is sure to appear on the least rumor of such a gathering, and the next day to… — Henry David Thoreau Copy Share Image
Orientation in time, space, and status are the essentials of social existence, and the Balinese, although they make very strong spirits for… — Margaret Mead Copy Share Image
On occasion I have observed parents shopping to clothe a son about to enter missionary service. The new suits are fitted, the… — Thomas S. Monson Copy Share Image
That which occasions so many mistakes in the computations of men, when they expect return for favors, is that the giver's pride… — Francois de La Rochefoucauld Copy Share Image
It's the vision of the composer that we have to determine, and not the absolute mathematical adherence of the score. In my… — Marc-Andre Hamelin Copy Share Image
I believe that women are rising to the occasion to tackle many challenges. Whether it's issues that relate to prosperity, the defense… — Nancy Pelosi Copy Share Image
Finally, I would thank, had I not lost his name and address, a gentleman in America, who has generously and gratuitously corrected… — Virginia Woolf Copy Share Image
I actually regard Facebook as a huge bore, but I cannot refrain from participating in it. I guess I crave the feeling… — Roseanne Barr Copy Share Image
The devil and temptations also do give occasion unto us somewhat to learn and understand the Scriptures, by experience and practice. Without… — Martin Luther Copy Share Image
Hereafter, if you should observe an occasion to give your officers and friends a little more praise than is their due, and… — Benjamin Franklin Copy Share Image
The world we inhabit is abundant beyond our wildest imagination. There are trees, dreams, sunrises; there are thunderstorms, shadows, rivers; there are… — Paul Feyerabend Copy Share Image
I didn't show up at the ceremony to collect any of my first three Oscars. Once I went fishing, another time there… — John Ford Copy Share Image
Because I love narrative but am more lyrically inclined, I've learned that if I freight titles with narrative information (the who, what,… — Anna Journey Copy Share Image
I have, on several occasions, disagreed with decisions of Justice Souter. — William H. Pryor Copy Share Image
Absolutely speaking, Do unto others as you would that they should do unto you is by no means a golden rule, but… — Henry David Thoreau Copy Share Image
No man is sane who does not know how to be insane on proper occasions. — Henry Ward Beecher Copy Share Image
Who aspires to remain leader must keep in advance of his column. His fear must not play traitor to his occasions. The… — Christian Nestell Bovee Copy Share Image
I've met Nelson Mandela a couple of times and it was an unbelievable experience on both occasions; the most amazing moment of… — Andre Nel Copy Share Image
Don't be too brave. Bravery is a fine thing on some occasions, but sometimes it can be quite a dangerous thing. The… — Jeremy Brett Copy Share Image
A holy woman may be beautiful by the gift of nature, but she must not give occasion to lust. If beauty be… — Tertullian Copy Share Image
Learning is often spoken of as if we are watching the open pages of all the books which we have ever read,… — Alfred North Whitehead Copy Share Image
