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George Mikes Quotes

In England only uneducated people show off their knowledge; nobody quotes Latin or Greek authors in the course of conversation, unless he has never read them.

George Mikes

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

Author Profession: writer
Nationality: british
Birth: February 15, 1912 - August 30, 1987

Topics

Knowledge People Conversation Nobody

Well, I was 29 years old when I came to the United States Senate, and I have learned a lot.

Joe Biden

I Have Learned Old Years United Well

Well, over the years, I've developed a stable of songs of which I'm known for and never get tired of singing.

Joe Cocker

Tired Singing Never Over Years Well

If my senses don't feel right then I don't do it.

Mel B

Feel Right Senses Then

I think it's strange for people to read about themselves, no matter what's portrayed or how it's portrayed. But they get used to it, and I think they're fine with it.

Robert Kurson

People Think Strange Matter Used

Humility is a virtue, and it is a virtue innate in guests.

Max Beerbohm

Humility Virtue Guests Innate

I was looking at people like Jim Morrison and David Bowie and Mick Jagger and I thought, Ah! I want to look like them.

Tommy Hilfiger

People Looking Thought Look Want Ah

Good directors can bring certain things out of you, with their intensity or gentleness or sensitivity or understanding. They can make an actor feel he can do no wrong.

Robert De Niro

Good Feel Understanding You Wrong

Joaquin Sabina is one of my favorites. He's like a legend. He's like our Bob Dylan, or our Bruce Springsteen. He's one of the most talented writers of our Latin music.

Juanes

Music Legend Like Most He Our

Athletes aren't allowed to have an opinion. It's tough. Athletes are evolving right in front of our eyes. You see athletes who are politicians, etc., and still, we're told to shut up and dribble.

Jaylen Brown

Eyes Opinion Tough You Right See

Growing up, I always considered the Grand Ole Opry to be hallowed ground.

Chris Lane

Growing Up Growing Always Ground Up

I do not want my name to be presented to the public as an Indian, but as a pitcher.

Chief Bender

Name Want Pitcher Indian Public

Being a competitive dancer is an expensive business - you have to buy the £2,000 or so tail suit and the shoes, and then get yourself around the world to the competitions. And there is not a lot of money to be made in competing.

Anton du Beke

Business Shoes Money Yourself World