John Boyd Orr Quotes

We are now physically, politically, and economically one world and nations so interdependent that the absolute national sovereignty of nations is no longer possible.

John Boyd Orr

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: politician
  • Nationality: scottish
  • Birth: September 23, 1880 - June 25, 1971

Topics

WorldNowPossibleSovereignty

Medicare and Social Security have created the healthiest and most financially secure generation of senior citizens in American history.

Jim Walsh

HistoryGenerationAmericanSecurity

I don't play full court anymore. I just play half-court.

John Ashcroft

PlayJustCourtAnymoreFull

Follow love and it will flee, flee love and it will follow thee.

John Gay

LoveWillFollowFleeThee

You have to have energy at hour 13, at hour 14, at hour 15 - comedy cannot be tired, cannot be lazy. You have to be ready to go; you have to have energy.

Michael Ealy

TiredEnergyComedyYouReadyLazy

A footballer can have even more problems than other people. Sometimes money and fame can become a problem, too.

Alvaro Morata

MoneyPeopleProblemsProblemBecome

It's always been my hope that I would write a story that would inspire and would connect with people in a way that would touch hearts.

Sue Monk Kidd

HopePeopleStoryInspireTouchWay

I don't want to hear again from the attorney general or anyone on this floor that this government has shown it can be trusted to use the power we give it with restraint and care.

Russ Feingold

PowerGovernmentCareWantFloor

I remember when Lindbergh arrived in Paris, I was one of the first persons to know about his landing, because as the French people know that I was born in St. Louis, thinking I would be very proud to announce it to the public, they gave me the news first. I was then starring in the 'Folies Bergere.'

Josephine Baker

PeopleMeProudThinkingRemember

I'm a big rock star, I got a beautiful girl, and they still call me a fag. Its' like high school never ends - the jocks are always on top.

Jonathan Davis

GirlBeautifulSchoolMeHigh School

I can testify to what UNICEF means to children because I was among those who received food and medical relief right after World War II.

Audrey Hepburn

ChildrenFoodMedicalWarWorld

I believe that reforms will not really take hold if they do not gradually come into the culture of the people.

Mario Monti

CulturePeopleBelieveWillHold

I wouldn't care if they tattoo Festus all over. He's been good to me.

Ken Curtis

GoodMeCareTattooOverBeen

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