Near Quotes

2196 quotes by 1663 authors

Ever since the Crusades, when Christians from western Europe were fighting holy wars against Muslims in the near east, western people have often perceived Islam… — Karen Armstrong
I mean, it is an extraordinary thing that a large proportion of your country and my country, of the citizens, never see a wild creature… — David Attenborough
We were all flying around up and down the coast near Dunkirk looking for enemy aircraft which seemed also to be milling around with no… — Douglas Bader
I came to live in Shepperton in 1960. I thought: the future isn't in the metropolitan areas of London. I want to go out to… — J. G. Ballard
To the solemn graves, near a lonely cemetery, my heart like a muffled drum is beating funeral marches. — Charles Baudelaire
We are still so close, David and I. We were at a party the other day at my mum's house and I was sitting on… — Victoria Beckham
A friend who is near and dear may in time become as useless as a relative. — George Ade
Stand not too near the rich man lest he destroy thee - and not too far away lest he forget thee. — Aneurin Bevan
We're trying to set up a movie for me in the near future. It's going to be similar to the story of how I got… — Justin Bieber
For the poison of hatred seated near the heart doubles the burden for the one who suffers the disease; he is burdened with his own… — Aeschylus
There are so many issues in our oceans - like the near extinction of blue fin tuna - that should be taken more seriously worldwide. — Heston Blumenthal
In the decline of the day, near Kentucky river, as we ascended the brow of a small hill, a number of Indians rushed out of… — Daniel Boone
If a theme or idea is too near the surface, the novel becomes simply a tract illustrating an idea. — Elizabeth Bowen
Oh, I'm not a true genius. I'm a near genius. I would say I'm a short genius. I'd rather be tall and normal than a… — Mel Brooks
Girls blush, sometimes, because they are alive, half wishing they were dead to save the shame. The sudden blush devours them, neck and brow; They… — Elizabeth Barrett Browning
A lot of people don't have near the amount of success as I've been blessed to have, and it's all about working hard and hoping… — Luke Bryan
If you go out on the Appalachian Trail, you have to bring so much more equipment - a tent, sleeping bag - but if you… — Bill Bryson
For pleasures past I do not grieve, nor perils gathering near; My greatest grief is that I leave nothing that claims a tear. — Lord Byron
Life's enchanted cup sparkles near the brim. — Lord Byron
One of my goals is to have a base near mainland China. I think Hong Kong would be a good match for me. I like… — Nicolas Cage

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