General Quotes

3621 General quotes by 2393 unique authors

FOR a long time the conviction has been dimly felt in the community that, without prejudice to existing institutions, the legal day of weekly rest… — Felix Adler
Every person, every race, every nation, has its own particular keynote which it brings to the general chord of life and of humanity. — Annie Besant
The true basis of morality is utility; that is, the adaptation of our actions to the promotion of the general welfare and happiness; the endeavour… — Annie Besant
General Musharraf needs my participation to give credibility to the electoral process, as well as to respect the fundamental right of all those who wish… — Benazir Bhutto
It is no secret that I believe my son, Attorney General Beau Biden would make a great United States Senator - just as I believe… — Joe Biden
You get a lawyer whether you're in a military tribunal or whether you're in a federal court, number one. The attorney general decided that the… — Joe Biden
You want to know whether we're better off? I've got a little bumper sticker for you: Osama bin Laden is dead and General Motors is… — Joe Biden
Despite a large body of work in films, TV, theatre and concerts, I am viewed by many as a Jewish artist. I do not resent… — Theodore Bikel
General Custer was a close observer and student of personal character. — Buffalo Bill
As a general thing, when a woman wears the pants in a family, she has a good right to them. — Josh Billings
In Thailand's history there have been dissensions from time to time, but in general, unity has prevailed. — Bhumibol Adulyadej
He who would do good to another must do it in Minute Particulars: general Good is the plea of the scoundrel, hypocrite, and flatterer, for… — William Blake
I have trouble with modern art. But in general, all art forms fascinate me - art is the way human beings express what we can't… — Andrea Bocelli
It's always beautiful to sing with other great voices. I like voices in general. It's a big privilege to have great singers next to me. — Andrea Bocelli
I don't think I would have to run a campaign that's financed like General Motors. — John Bolton
In general my children refuse to eat anything that hasn't danced in television. — Erma Bombeck
Ambition never is in a greater hurry that I; it merely keeps pace with circumstances and with my general way of thinking. — Napoleon Bonaparte
I guess in general, people tend to not eat the cute animals. — Elayne Boosler
In general, every country has the language it deserves. — Jorge Luis Borges
I am convinced that the best service a retired general can perform is to turn in his tongue along with his suit and to mothball… — Omar N. Bradley
I think there's a far more general audience now because I've done more populist stuff on telly. — Jo Brand
When I was at school you got an overall general education on many things, even just basic facts. — Jo Brand
My mum is bright, ambitious, well read, political and very bolshie: when my dad was conscripted into the Army and posted to Libya, she convinced… — Jo Brand
There's a general sense that women are more relaxed and less defensive in comedy than they used to be. I think it's easier than it… — Jo Brand
Of course what is talked about in the U.N. General Assembly is very important. Officials, the leaders of nations, appear there to speak of the… — Mahmoud Ahmadinejad

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