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Speak as you find; Speak of the devil and he shall/is sure/will appear; Speak softly and carry a big stick; Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me; Still waters run deep; Strike while the iron is hot; Stupid is as stupid does; Success has many fathers, while failure is an orphan
The terms are derived from an aphorism which Roosevelt often said: "speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far". [1] The American press during his time, as well as many modern historians today, used the term "big stick" to describe the foreign policy positions during his administration.
With consistency a great soul has simply nothing to do. He may as well concern himself with his shadow on the wall. Speak what you think now in hard words, and to-morrow speak what to-morrow thinks in hard words again, though it contradict every thing you said to-day. — 'Ah, so you shall be sure to be misunderstood.'
Jeff: It’s been viewed, I don’t know how many, millions of times on YouTube. Every actor wants that one movie, that one role, that one speech, that people will remember from them.
This quote is often attributed to the Latin philosopher Boethius of the late fifth and early sixth centuries. It translates literally as, "If you had been silent, you would have remained a philosopher." The phrase illustrates a common use of the subjunctive verb mood. si vales valeo (SVV) if you are well, I am well (abbr)
Sometimes, attaining a hard-won dream ushers in a new slate of challenges. I was thrilled to finally publish my first novel in 2023 after years of working on it, but I was unprepared for how ...
Hard Times: For These Times (commonly known as Hard Times) is the tenth novel by English author Charles Dickens, first published in 1854. The book surveys English society and satirises the social and economic conditions of the era.
These inspirational nature quotes from writers, artists, and conservationists will breathe sunshine and fresh air into your day. 60 nature quotes that capture the beauty of our earth Skip to main ...