Our father taught us such a work ethic that if there's something worth doing, it's worth doing well. — Donny Osmond Copy Share Image
I wonder if children don't begin to reject both poetry and religion for similar reasons, because the way both are taught takes… — Kathleen Norris Copy Share Image
WHO TAUGHT YOU TO HATE THE TEXTURE OF YOUR HAIR? WHO TAUGHT YOU TO HATE THE COLOUR OF YOUR SKIN?... — Malcolm X Copy Share Image
Apprenticeship is one of the dearest roles of childhood, not just watching Dad or Mother, but being taught a hands-on trade. — Carol Bly Copy Share Image
He taught only one class: 'Unlikely Maths'. But since the time was listed as "now" and the place, "everywhere," this was hardly… — Patrick Rothfuss Copy Share Image
I had taught myself that a human being might as well look for diamond tiaras in the gutter as for rewards and… — Kurt Vonnegut Copy Share Image
The best came from my martial arts teacher, who also taught Elvis. He said, 'Your ego will get you killed.' — William Sanderson Copy Share Image
I felt the need to clarify we were there for the self defense class, in case he also taught about dog breeding… — Richelle Mead Copy Share Image
Men are taught from childhood that they are weak and sinners. Teach them that they are all glorious children of immortality, even… — Swami Vivekananda Copy Share Image
They taught me that all life forms are important to each other in our common quest for happiness and survival. That there… — Lawrence Anthony Copy Share Image
My time at Shell was a most valuable experience because it taught me to look at the world in a long-term way.… — Vince Cable Copy Share Image
My parents were not scientists. They knew almost nothing about science. But in introducing me simultaneously to skepticism and to wonder, they… — Carl Sagan Copy Share Image
If we use these common standards as the foundation for better schools, we can give all kids a robust curriculum taught by… — Randi Weingarten Copy Share Image
Working is very important to me. Probably because as a child I was taught that work was good. I don't believe it… — Jasper Johns Copy Share Image
“What had I seen? Too much. What did I know? Only that knowledge carries a damned high price. Miss Wilcox, my teacher,… — Jennifer Donnelly Copy Share Image
My ancestors fought for the Confederacy during the Civil War; I was raised in Natchez, Miss.; I performed in the Confederate Pageant… — Greg Iles Copy Share Image
Although our grammar schools are teaching a whole generation computer language to adjust to the technological needs of a Stage II [post… — Warren Farrell Copy Share Image
“I found out for the first time that things like this could happen. That a helping hand could be extended miraculously like… — Atsuko Asano Copy Share Image
Modern medicine is not scientific, it is full of prejudice, illogic and susceptible to advertising. Doctors are not taught to reason, they… — Abram Hoffer Copy Share Image
Humility is a fertile soil where spirituality grows and produces the fruit of inspiration to know what to do. It gives access… — Richard G. Scott Copy Share Image
My mother was a continual source of wisdom and great advice...she taught me that there is always a way around a problem-you've… — Arianna Huffington Copy Share Image
Writing a novel - unlike operating a piece of heavy machinery, say, or cooking a chicken - is not a skill that… — Robert Harris Copy Share Image
We’re taught to do things the right way. But if you want to discover something that other people haven’t, you need to… — James Dyson Copy Share Image
I was taught in the sixth grade that we had a standing army of just over a hundred thousand men and that… — Kurt Vonnegut Copy Share Image
“Love always was and always will be the only real answer. Why else do you think we have been taught so much… — Bryant McGill Copy Share Image
I grew up with a piano, and my aunt taught me chords. I played with bands in high school and I could… — Cristin Milioti Copy Share Image
Be kind to everybody, be grateful, say thank you everyday. My parents taught me well. — Nicole Richie Copy Share Image
The prophets and seers and great men and women, past and present, were made great by what they perceived from God, not… — Wallace D. Wattles Copy Share Image
I wrote three years for Lucille Ball. She taught me everything I know about physical comedy... — Garry Marshall Copy Share Image
If anything in this life is certain...if history has taught us anything, it's that you cn kill anyone. — Mario Puzo Copy Share Image
Happy those Who in the after-days shall live, when Time Hath spoken, and the multitude of years Taught wisdom to mankind! — Robert Southey Copy Share Image
I was taught from a young age that I had to serve, so that turned into me thinking I had to save… — Alanis Morissette Copy Share Image
He [George Washington Cable] has taught me to abhor and detest the Sabbath day and hunt up new and troublesome ways to… — Mark Twain Copy Share Image
It is Nature who makes our artists for us, though it may be Art who taught them their right mode of expression. — Oscar Wilde Copy Share Image
I'll tell you what divorce hasn't taught me. It didn't teach me not to get married again. — Salman Rushdie Copy Share Image
My family especially has always taught me to be myself and not let other people's opinions change me. To always believe my… — Witney Carson Copy Share Image
I think the ability to focus is a thread that runs through so-called successful people. And that's something that can be developed.… — Fred L. Turner Copy Share Image
Beyond all our actions stands the larger shadow: How are we to choose between what we have been taught to think right… — Jacob Bronowski Copy Share Image
More by example than by word, my father taught me logical reasoning, compassion, love of others, honesty, and discipline applied with understanding. — Paul D. Boyer Copy Share Image
The Depression taught me what frugality means and the importance of not losing money. — Irving Kahn Copy Share Image