(265 quotes found)
“In the dim background of mind we know what we ought to be doing but somehow we cannot start.”
William James
“The one thing that unites all human beings, regardless of age, gender, religion or ethnic background, is that we all believe we are above-average drivers.”
Dave Barry
“We have had so much of the same background, our musical background and where we came from, and what we listened to in common and all those years we played together, somehow it s made a very deep groove in our memories, and it doesn't t take much to l”
George Harrison
“Courtney (Showing Carrie her book cover): Let me talk you through it. Blurred background, aah, fast-paced city. And you, naked with nothing but your ideas.Carrie: I get it. But, see, no matter how fast paced the city, I always manage to get my clothes on before I leave the apartment.”
Sex and the City
“For some people, racism has faded in the background. But not for him. It's still there even when he doesn't experience it. It's become a metaphysical experience in his life.”
Walter Mosley
“The six colours, including the white background, represent the colours of all the world's flags... this is a true international emblem.”
Pierre de Coubertin
“I come from a ballet background; I did ballet for 12 years and I consider that my theater. I told stories with my body for 12 years and then came into this industry. I couldn't let go of that and it's still important to me. I really wanted to learn the skills of what Aeon had. I wanted to learn gymnastics; I didn't want to just be on wires and fake everything. I learned some skills I never thought I would learn.”
Charlize Theron
“I have the same sense of the power and virtue of knowledge that some people get from a religious background.”
Walter Gilbert
“I have spoken to a friend of mine. Actually, she was my background singer and she lives in New Orleans. I gave her a home today. I told her to move in with me because everything she ever thought of is gone.”
Patti Labelle
“While today's announcement is an important and necessary first step, criminal background checks must eventually become a part of the screening process.”
Anthony Coscia
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