Sidney Poitier Quotes

I lived in a country where I couldn't live where I wanted to live. I lived in a country where I couldn't go where I wanted to eat. I lived in a country where I couldn't get a job, except for those put aside for people of my colour or caste.

Sidney Poitier

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: actor
  • Nationality: american
  • Birth: February 20, 1924

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LiveJobPeopleCountryGoEat

If I get the chance to be philanthropic, I want to help kids and teachers.

Jesse L. Martin

ChanceHelpWantTeachersGetKids

Our landscapes connect us to our history; they are the source of our character as a peopl, as well as our health, our safety, and our prosperity. Natural resources enrich us economically, yes. But they also enrich us aesthetically and recreationally and culturally and spiritually.

Robert Kennedy, Jr.

CharacterHealthHistorySafetyYes

People say the top part of my face looks like my dad's and the bottom part like my mom's. I have his eyes and her nose and mouth.

River Viiperi

EyesPeopleMomFaceMouthLooks

In real life, I know to filter all my jerk opinions and my jerk thoughts and my jerk desires.

Ron Livingston

LifeThoughtsOpinionsKnowReal

I think that the world is in the middle of a huge transition that we have to make to renewable energy. We have to transition away from fossil fuels very, very quickly.

Josh Fox

WorldEnergyThinkTransitionMiddle

Man in harmony with his Creator is sublime, and his action is creative; equally, once he separates himself from God and acts alone, he does not cease to be powerful, since this is the privilege of his nature, but his acts are negative and lead only to destruction.

Joseph de Maistre

NatureGodAloneManCreative

I've looked that old scoundrel death in the eye many times but this time I think he has me on the ropes.

Douglas MacArthur

TimeDeathMeEyeThinkOld

I presented a bill that will address a glaring loophole that allows gun buyers to bypass a background check by purchasing guns as kits. These kits allow anyone to purchase a totally untraceable firearm. The act simply says these weapons should be regulated like other firearms and require background checks.

Brad Schneider

GunWillGunsPurchasingCheckAct

When I picture England, I picture little gardens and beautiful yards. I don't really like cities; I like to go and see things like that.

Brittany Howard

BeautifulPictureGoSeeLittle

If you're going to trade me, trade me. Whenever they are going to do, let them do it so I can situated.

Antonio Davis

MeYouI CanTradeGoingThem

Cruelty is all out of ignorance. If you knew what was in store for you, you wouldn't hurt anybody, because whatever you do comes back much more forceful than you send it out.

Willie Nelson

IgnoranceHurtYouBackMoreOut

Live always in the best company when you read.

Sydney Smith

LiveBestYouCompanyAlwaysRead

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