John Paul Jones Quotes

Though I have drawn my sword in the present generous struggle for the rights of men, yet I am not in arms as an American, nor am I in pursuit of riches. My fortune is liberal enough, having no wife nor family, and having lived long enough to know that riches cannot ensure happiness.

John Paul Jones

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

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

Topics

FamilyHappinessStruggleMenWife

Whenever Washington makes a one-size-fits-all decision, it doesn't work in states all around the country.

John Barrasso

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I think that's a responsibility I have, to not leave the listener with complete dread or depressing, dark thoughts, but to leave a little door open so that you can dance your way out if you want to.

Jens Lekman

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Do you realize the responsibility I carry? I'm the only person standing between Richard Nixon and the White House.

John F. Kennedy

ResponsibilityYouHousePersonOnly

Does this boat go to Europe, France?

Anita Loos

BoatGoEuropeFranceDoes

I feel so much more aware of who I am today as a woman since I turned 40.

Amber Valletta

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Always try to reinvent myself; never try to stay the same person, because that's how people figure you out.

Rose Namajunas

MyselfPeopleYouPersonTryNever

When you enjoy what you do, work becomes play.

Martin Yan

WorkEnjoyYouPlayBecomes

I've been a soldier too long to refuse to entertain any request from a potential commander in chief.

Michael T. Flynn

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I remember my dad working with me on breaking down my script and writing out a back story for my character and all that stuff.

Jason Bateman

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A girl came up to me in a bar and said she wanted to be my apple pie. I wish I'd said something cool, but I was stunned.

Jason Biggs

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I took a lot of time off after Mobsters and although I did something I had never done before, which was to direct a play, The Laughter Epidemic, it felt like a vacation.

Christian Slater

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Cities are not static objects to be feared or admired, but are instead a living process that residents are changing all the time.

Annalee Newitz

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