Random Quotes

An un-named song is like an un-named child, it has no identity.

Robyn Hitchcock English Musician

Seldom ever was any knowledge given to keep, but to impart; the grace of this rich jewel is lost in concealment.

Wendell Phillips American Activist

I'm not happy when I'm writing, but I'm more unhappy when I'm not.

Fannie Hurst American Writer

I look for poetry in English because it's the only language I read.

Jack Prelutsky American Poet

I had a flight trainer who is one of the biggest and most famous helicopter pilots the world.

Izabella Scorupco Polish Actress

Though familiarity may not breed contempt, it takes off the edge of admiration.

William Hazlitt English Critic

Have you ever been to Glens Falls? The city limits signs are on the same post.

Bobby Heenan American Entertainer

A merchant who approaches business with the idea of serving the public well has nothing to fear from the competition.

James Cash Penney American Businessman

Beauty is a relation, and the apprehension of it a comparison.

Gerard Manley Hopkins English Poet

I played a lot of leaders, autocratic sorts; perhaps it was my Canadian accent.

Leslie Nielsen Canadian Actor

Music when healthy, is the teacher of perfect order, and when depraved, the teacher of perfect disorder.

John Ruskin English Writer

Since music has never had a Rembrandt, we have remained nothing more than musicians.

Morton Feldman American Composer

I have been blessed often by Buddha, but equally by America.

Nguyen Cao Ky Vietnamese Politician

Shoot first and ask questions later, and don't worry, no matter what happens, I will protect you.

Hermann Goering German Criminal

Work is important to me. I want to do things for principle, not just for the sake of doing them.

Tracey Ullman British Comedian

I've made a promise to myself to be a 100% healthy person if nothing else.

Picabo Street American Athlete

It just feels like Erwin and me... even at night I don't feel I have to look pretty in bed.

Tina Turner American Musician

Telegraphs are machines for conveying information over extensive lines with great rapidity.

Charles Babbage English Mathematician

With the changing economy, no one has lifetime employment. But community colleges provide lifetime employability.

Barack Obama American President

I see my role in the Bonzos as being the straight man, in many ways.

Neil Innes British Writer