Theme Quotes

698 quotes by 612 authors

But conversation, choose what theme we may, And chiefly when religion leads the way, Should flow, like waters after summer show'rs, Not as if raised… — William Cowper
My models, my human figures, are never like extras in an interior. They are the main theme of my work. I depend absolutely on my… — Henri Matisse
My greatest affliction... is perhaps the major theme of my writings, the affliction of loneliness that follows me like a shadow, a very ponderous shadow… — Tennessee Williams
Feminist art may... though perhaps our imaginations are so mutilated now that we are incapable even of the ambition, introduce a new theme... should we… — Andrea Dworkin
The development of the doctrine of international arbitration, considered from the standpoint of its ultimate benefits to the human race, is the most vital movement… — William Howard Taft
The world has witnessed the rise and fall of monarchy, the rise and fall of dictatorship, the rise and fall of feudalism, the rise and… — Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
It's like being at a theme park every time you go to a training session — Tom Daley
Theme-park approach to nature. We judge plants and animals by whether they're entertaining to us. We gravitate toward animals and plants that are big, dramatic,… — Gary Larson
Our theme is, 'Respected abroad, strong at home.' What do we mean by that? Basically that we want a strong emphasis on affordable health care… — Bill Richardson
At least Manhattan, in terms of danger and eccentricity, is much more of a theme park now. You couldn't really shoot the old Law &… — Chris Noth
Summer is the sweet spot of the movie-going season -- and it's also peak season for Six Flags theme parks. — Mark Shapiro
Glorious the northern lights astream; Glorious the song, when God's the theme; Glorious the thunder's roar: Glorious hosanna from the den; Glorious the catholic amen;… — Christopher
Exploit a subject or a theme to its greatest potential by bringing all possible reference to bear - then put aside the reference and create… — Robert Genn
Sometimes, indeed often, we work on a theme with an unformed idea, and, when it has passed through the process, its final result is something… — Lawren Harris
If I can't find a theme, I can't make a film anyone else will feel. I can't laugh at intellectual humor. I'm just corny enough… — Walt Disney
I paint according to the moment and the theme. I don't have any prejudice. Life concerns me. — Ralph Allen
We like to have a point of view in our stories, not an obvious moral, but a worthwhile theme. ... All we are trying to… — Walt Disney
Even one word, or certainly one sentence, should be able to describe the basic characteristic that the scene has, or the character has, or the… — William Shatner
Reviewer: 'One of your themes was very similar to one of Beethoven's!' Brahms replied, 'Of course it is. Everyone steals - the important thing is… — Johannes Brahms
I adore themes of hope and courage and the ways we find meaning through suffering. — Ruta Sepetys

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