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Below is an alphabetical list of widely used and repeated proverbial phrases. If known, their origins are noted. A proverbial phrase or expression is a type of conventional saying similar to a proverb and transmitted by oral tradition.
Walk down Reader's Digest memory lane with these quotes from famous people throughout the decades. The post 100 of the Best Quotes from Famous People appeared first on Reader's Digest.
Failure is not an option is the tag line of the 1995 film Apollo 13. It is spoken in the film by Ed Harris, who portrayed Gene Kranz, and said [2] [3] We've never lost an American in space; we're sure as hell not going to lose one on my watch! Failure is not an option.
These are not merely catchy sayings. Even though some sources may identify a phrase as a catchphrase, this list is for those that meet the definition given in the lead section of the catchphrase article and are notable for their widespread use within the culture. This list is distinct from the list of political catchphrases.
The book began with quotations originally in English, arranged them chronologically by author; Geoffrey Chaucer was the first entry and Mary Frances Butts the last. The quotes were chiefly from literary sources. A "miscellaneous" section followed, including quotations in English from politicians and scientists, such as "fifty-four forty or fight!".
Rick Blaine is the character with the most quotes (four); Dorothy Gale (The Wizard of Oz), Harry Callahan (Dirty Harry and Sudden Impact), James Bond (Dr. No and Goldfinger ), Norma Desmond ( Sunset Boulevard ), Scarlett O'Hara ( Gone with the Wind ), and The Terminator ( The Terminator and Terminator 2: Judgment Day ) have two quotes each.
DreamHaven Books, a book store in Minneapolis using the famous quote in its store during the aftermath of the George Floyd protests "With great power comes great responsibility" is a proverb popularized by Spider-Man in Marvel comics, films, and related media.
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