Alexander McCall Smith Quotes

I would certainly never consider myself a Renaissance Man; I'm not fit to look at the dust from the chariot wheels of many of those who have gone before me.

Alexander McCall Smith

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: writer
  • Nationality: scottish
  • Birth: August 24, 1948

Topics

MyselfManMeLookNeverDust

Good government is one of the most important factors in economic growth and social well-being.

Joe Lonsdale

GoodGrowthGovernmentImportant

I have never had anything done to my face because then you end up looking as they all do in America. Look at Judi Dench: she would never be as good if she had had work done.

Joanna Lumley

WorkGoodLookingFaceEndLook

Life got very good - we went from living in a one-bedroom apartment to a five-bedroom mansion by the time I was in high school. I had everything I wanted growing up, though all I wanted was music stuff - drums, a PC, turntables.

Anderson Paak

LifeGoodMusicTimeSchoolLiving

I just really strongly promote pushing against this culture of perfection. I mean, I'm sorry, for me, Spanx don't feel good. I've tried one of those waist-trainer things on - that hurt like the bejesus.

Tracee Ellis Ross

GoodCulturePerfectionMeFeel Good

When he was born, I looked at my little boy and felt an unconditional love I never knew was inside me. As he grew, and I watched him stagger about, squeak his first words, and turn into a beautiful little boy, that feeling did not change.

Tony Parsons

LoveChangeBeautifulWordsMeBorn

All Scouts should know about St. George. St. George is the Patron Saint of England; he is also the Patron Saint of cavalry in all countries, and therefore Patron Saint of Scouts.

Robert Baden-Powell

KnowEnglandCavalryHeShould

I don't think my life would be significantly poorer if I don't impersonate Nick Clegg. Life is short enough without sitting up night after night listening to tapes of him.

Rory Bremner

LifeListeningLife Is ShortNight

My fantasy is going into a men's loo. And listening to what they say.

Mary Beard

MenListeningSayFantasyThey Say

Tact in audacity is knowing how far you can go without going too far.

Jean Cocteau

YouGoKnowingHow FarWithoutFar

Society understands the architecture of academia and knows there are relevant qualifications in different fields, and the media accepts the idea of specialisations and accords greater respect to those with greater expertise. With one exception: climate science.

Jay Griffiths

ScienceRespectArchitectureSociety

I'm a woman. I'm black. I am passionate. I am transparent.

Bozoma Saint John

WomanI AmBlackPassionateAm

I do believe that making a factory for innovation, a moon-shot factory, is possible.

Astro Teller

InnovationBelievePossibleMaking

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