John Paul Jones Quotes

It is to the last degree distressing to contemplate the state and establishment of our navy... unless the private emolument of individuals in our navy is made superior to that in privateers, it never can become respectable; it never will become formidable. And without a respectable navy - alas, America!

John Paul Jones

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: soldier
  • Nationality: american
  • Birth: July 6, 1747 - July 18, 1792

Topics

AmericaNavyWillBecomeNeverLast

My mom did this in the '90s. She'd put a bandana in her hair, cutoff jeans and throw flannel, and I just remember looking at her thinking she was the most beautiful supermodel ever.

Jessie James Decker

BeautifulMomHairLookingThinking

It was completely fruitless to quarrel with the world, whereas the quarrel with oneself was occasionally fruitful and always, she had to admit, interesting.

Soren Kierkegaard

WorldInterestingAdmitSheAlways

The Internet offers untold potential for humanity. To make the most of it, we need to think of the Internet as 'ours.'

Mitchell Baker

ThinkPotentialInternetHumanity

I'm a singer and performer in a hybrid show that's standup, music and audience participation.

Jason Alexander

MusicParticipationAudienceSinger

President Bush spent last night calling world leaders to support the war with Iraq and it is sad when the most powerful man on earth is yelling, 'I know you're there, pick up, pick up.

Craig Kilborn

SadManWarSupportWorldNight

I wish someone had put a golf club in my hands, not skates on my feet. It is a really great game for business. It's a great game for making connections.

Condoleezza Rice

BusinessGreatGameFeetConnections

I'm 100% Celt. In fact, I'm directly related to the progenitor of the high kings of Ireland, Niall of the Nine Hostages.

Brian Cox

KingsHighIrelandFactNine

Only facing right-handers and not left-handers is hard for me.

Asdrubal Cabrera

MeHardOnlyFacing

I live on an island, and it's difficult to find.

Rick Ross

LiveFindIslandDifficult

Natural playgrounds may decrease bullying.

Richard Louv

BullyingNaturalMayDecrease

It could be - and it has been argued, in my view rather plausibly, though neuroscientists don't like it - that neuroscience for the last couple hundred years has been on the wrong track.

Noam Chomsky

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'I Get Around' came on one day. I'd never heard the Beach Boys before. The sound was so fresh to me. That was the first time when I truly was gripped by the power of music. It opened my eyes to the heights that music can achieve.

Mark Foster

MusicPowerEyesTimeBeachDay

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