Great Events Quotes

34 quotes by 28 authors

Amid the pressure of great events, a general principle gives no help. — Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel
In a novel, the author gives the leading character intelligence and distinction. Fate goes to less trouble: mediocrities play a part in great events simply… — Charles Maurice de Talleyrand
The great things in life are what they seem to be. And for that reason, strange as it may sound to you, often are very… — Oscar Wilde
Here, the revolution was prepared. Here it was achieved. Here all the great events were fostered. — Georges Couthon
The appearance and retirement of actors are the great events of the theatrical world; and their first performances fill the pit with conjecture and prognostication,… — Samuel Johnson
You have been asking what you could do in the great events that are now stirring, and have found that you could do nothing. But… — Steven Brust
At the age of eleven, I began Euclid, with my brother as my tutor. This was one of the great events of my life, as… — Bertrand Russell
Turn where we may, within, around, the voice of great events is proclaiming to us, Reform, that you may preserve! — Thomas B. Macaulay
In the tumult of great events, solitude was what I hoped for. Now it is what I love. How is it possible to be contented… — Charles de Gaulle
Great passions are for the great of soul, and great events can be seen only by those who are on a level with them — Oscar Wilde
Gold and iron at the present day, as in ancient times, are the rulers of the world; and the great events in the world of… — William Whewell
We know the past and its great events, the present in its multitudinous complications, chiefly through faith in the testimony of others. — Matthew Simpson
Before this address to my countrymen is closed, I beg leave to observe, that as a new century has dawned upon us, the mind is… — Mercy Otis Warren
The idea of being a foreign correspondent and wandering the world and witnessing great events, having adventures and covering the activities of world leaders, appealed… — Alan Cranston
I think the rise of China is one of the great events of all economic and human history, and I think this will be overwhelmingly… — Paul Keating
It's customary when great events happen that the U.S. punishes its friends and rewards its enemies. — Ahmed Chalabi
Great events ever depend but upon a single hair. The adroit man profits by everything, neglects nothing which can increase his chances; the less adroit,… — Napoleon Bonaparte
Great hearts steadily send forth the secret forces that incessantly draw great events. — Ralph Waldo Emerson
I've been lucky to broadcast some great events and to broadcast the exploits of some great players. — Ernie Harwell
Great events make me quiet and calm; it is only trifles that irritate my nerves. — Queen Victoria

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