Random Quotes

Ambition. An overmastering desire to be vilified by enemies while living and made ridiculous by friends when dead.

Ambrose Bierce American Journalist

When a nation's young men are conservative, its funeral bell is already rung.

Henry Ward Beecher American Clergyman

I believe that acting in any medium is the same thing, it's discovering the truth in where you are.

Victor Garber Canadian Actor

To me a book is a message from the gods to mankind; or, if not, should never be published at all.

Aleister Crowley English Critic

I don't think I'm beautiful. When I look in the mirror, I just see me - and, I'm pretty used to me.

Melanie Griffith American Actress

I was against gay marriage until I realized I didn't have to get one.

James Carville American Lawyer

I know you've been married to the same woman for 69 years. That is marvelous. It must be very inexpensive.

Johnny Carson American Comedian

I made a comfortable living for several years. I invested, and I protected myself, so I enjoy that freedom.

Thomas Haden Church American Actor

Circumstances are the rulers of the weak; they are but the instruments of the wise.

Samuel Lover Irish Artist

I do not use any set methods, not even The Method. The character after all is in the lines.

Donald Pleasence English Actor

I used to think drinking was the only way to be happy. Now I know there is no way to be happy.

Laura Kightlinger American Comedian

I feel greatly at fault in not having made a loud public protest about Belle Glade before this.

Marjory Stoneman Douglas American Journalist

I did not want to be depressed by the gap existing between my weakness and my ambition.

Ella Maillart Swiss Writer

Wise men, when in doubt whether to speak or to keep quiet, give themselves the benefit of the doubt, and remain silent.

Napoleon Hill American Writer

Advice is seldom welcome; and those who want it the most always like it the least.

George Chapman English Poet

This is New York, and there's no law against being annoying.

William Kunstler American Activist

If you expect nothing, you're apt to be surprised. You'll get it.

Malcolm Forbes American Publisher

Always have an answer - even if you change your mind five minutes later.

Richard E. Grant British Actor

I won't mention the word tired. This is the 20th century and I can go around a little faster.

Geri Halliwell British Musician

We've got to win this battle, and we will. We have to win the peace.

Al D'Amato American Politician