(652 quotes found)
“The bird alighteth not on the spread net when it beholds another bird in the snare. Take warning by the misfortunes of others, that others may not take example from you.”
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
“I am no bird; and no net ensnares me; I am a free human being with an independent will . . .”
Charlotte Bronte
“If you're not sure what to do with the ball, just pop it in the net and we'll discuss your options afterwards.”
Bill Shankly
“Ladies, here's a hint; if you're playing against a friend who has big boobs, bring her to the net and make her hit backhand volleys. That's the hardest shot for the well-endowed.”
Billie Jean King
“A woman needs a man like a fish needs a net.”
Cynthia Heimel
“Laws are generally found to be nets of such a texture, as the little creep through, the great break through, and the middle-sized are alone entangled in it”
William Shenstone
“[Langer] has done everything this week to indicate he's ok. He's had a few hits in the nets and did some sprint work yesterday.”
Ricky Ponting
“They would eat its blossoms and stalks in the spring, ... And use its fiber to make rabbit nets, sandals and mats.”
Homer
“All wholesome food is caught without a net or a trap.”
William Blake
“There's a lot more shots hitting our net than what we're accustomed to. I don't know how many shots we averaged in years before, but we're getting upwards of 35 and 40 shots now, so I think it's making a big difference.”
John Madden
