Gerrit Smith Quotes

I do not subscribe to the doctrine that the people are the slaves and property of their government. I believe that government is for the use of the people, and not the people for the use of the government.

Gerrit Smith

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: politician
  • Nationality: american
  • Birth: March 6, 1797 - December 28, 1874

Topics

GovernmentPeopleBelieveI Believe

All intelligent thoughts have already been thought; what is necessary is only to try to think them again.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

IntelligenceThoughtsThinkThought

Things do not happen. Things are made to happen.

John F. Kennedy

MotivationalHappenThingsMade

The news media tends to act like the kids on a young soccer team. We all follow the ball as it moves from one side of the field to the next - like a kids' soccer game. And the kid who ends up scoring a goal was the one who's off to the corner by himself just waiting for the opportunity.

Steve Capus

OpportunityWaitingTeamGameMedia

I remember when I was little, my mom asked me, 'Would you like to play the violin or the piano?' I looked at that giant monster and said to myself - I am not going to lock myself on that bench the whole day. This is small and lightweight. I can play from standing, sitting or walking.

Sirena Huang

MyselfDayI AmMeMomSmall

Our goal is simple: to stop Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.

Tom Cotton

SimpleGoalStopWeaponOurNuclear

Action, so to speak, is the genius of nature.

Robert Blair

NatureActionSpeakGenius

Chadaris, as far as I'm concerned, I think should be a personal choice of the women and the members of her family. I personally would not wear a chadari.

Rula Ghani

FamilyWomenThinkChoicePersonal

Feminism was established to allow unattractive women easier access to the mainstream.

Rush Limbaugh

WomenFeminismEasierUnattractive

Politicians are fond of criticizing others.

Martin Winterkorn

OthersPoliticiansFondCriticizing

No matter our age, circumstances, or abilities, each one of us can create something remarkable of his life.

Joseph B. Wirthlin

LifeAgeCreateCircumstancesMatter

Surround yourself with good people. People who are going to be honest with you and look out for your best interests.

Derek Jeter

GoodBestYourselfSurround Yourself

I think the best way to find out about something is to try to do it to the max. A lot of people take up a hobby or sport and then find an excuse not to carry on with it. Once I start something, I won't stop until I'm as good at it as I'll ever be.

Bruce Dickinson

GoodBestPeopleStartThinkHobby

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