Sophistication might be described as the ability to cope gracefully with a situation involving the presence of a formidable menace to one's… — James Thurber Copy Share Image
“- 'Poise is perfect balance, an equanimity of body and mind, complete composure whatever the social scene. Elegant dress, immaculate grooming, and… — Muriel Spark Copy Share Image
In the end, this is a difficult story to sum up. The making of the atomic bomb is one of history's most… — Steve Sheinkin Copy Share Image
In dress, habits, manners, provincialism, routine and narrowness, he acquired that charming insolence, that irritating completeness, that sophisticated crassness, that overbalanced poise… — O. Henry Copy Share Image
“Your posture is the key to your personal and professional foundation.” — Cindy Ann Peterson Copy Share Image
I have learned that one of the most important rules in politics is poise - which means looking like an owl after… — Ronald Reagan Copy Share Image
Man maintains his balance, poise, and sense of security only as he is moving forward. — Maxwell Maltz Copy Share Image
I honestly believe that if you are willing to out-condition the opponent, have confidence in your ability, be more aggressive than your… — Bear Bryant Copy Share Image
Flowers always have it - poise, completion, fulfillment, perfection . . . — Anne Morrow Lindbergh Copy Share Image
I will be calmly active, actively calm. I am a prince of peace, sitting on the throne of poise, directing the kingdom… — Paramahansa Yogananda Copy Share Image
Others make a point of trying to attain the precision and poise they see in those who have the ability to choose… — Francois Robichon de La Gueriniere Copy Share Image
Self-confidenc e, poise, consciousness of possessing the power to accomplish our desires, with renewed lively interest in life are the natural results… — Joseph Pilates Copy Share Image
Golf puts a man's character on the anvil and his richest qualities - patience, poise, restraint - to the flame. — Billy Casper Copy Share Image
“On your way to accomplish greatness, you will hear a lot of noise. Listen to your inner voice and never let the… — Israelmore Ayivor Copy Share Image
“Don't let out your true behaviour in the public, even if you were born nasty, make others feel you were well bred.” — Michael Bassey Johnson Copy Share Image
“Don't shrink your standards, link yourself with those who think and ink like you.” — Michael Bassey Johnson Copy Share Image
In Paris, you learn wit, in London you learn to crush your social rivals, and in Florence you learn poise. — Virgil Thomson Copy Share Image
And from a poise at this station the plane may swoop down, at great disadvantage if close to the back of the… — Lawrence Hargrave Copy Share Image
Ah, men do not know how much strength is in poise, That he goes the farthest who goes far enough. — James Russell Lowell Copy Share Image
Happiness is the intoxication produced by the moment of poise between a satisfactory past and an immediate future, rich with promise. — Ella Maillart Copy Share Image
Most people assume that a muse is a creature of perfect beauty, poise and grace. Like the creatures from Greek mythology. They're… — Kathleen Tessaro Copy Share Image
Most people think of poise as calm, self-assured dignity; but I call it “just being you”. — John Wooden Copy Share Image
