William Cobbett Quotes

There never yet was, and never will be, a nation permanently great, consisting, for the greater part, of wretched and miserable families.

William Cobbett

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: politician
  • Nationality: english
  • Birth: March 9, 1763 - June 18, 1835

Topics

GreatWillNeverMiserableNation

The greatest advancements in living standards over the past century have been coincident with affordable energy.

John S. Watson

PastEnergyLivingOverStandards

If you don't have the time or desire to do whatever is being asked of you, say, 'no.' Even if you want to bake those cookies for your kid's fundraiser or take on a new freelancing gig, sometimes you just have to politely decline until you do have the extra time. The other party may be disappointed, but it's not the end of the world.

John Rampton

TimeWorldEndYouPartyCookies

As a native Oklahoman, I'm dismayed by what fossil fuel pollution has done to the Sooner State.

Amber Valletta

PollutionDoneFuelStateNative

What white man can say I never stole his land or a penny of his money? Yet they say that I am a thief.

Sitting Bull

MoneyManI AmPennyWhiteLand

There are worse things than being called 'the camel lady,' I suppose.

Robyn Davidson

LadyCamelThingsBeingWorseThan

Nowadays, with the state of the music business, for any artist, whether you're up-and-coming or you've been in it for awhile, you have to explore different revenues and different ways of expressing yourself.

Mary J. Blige

BusinessMusicYourselfYouArtist

I brought this case because I am an atheist and this offends me, and I have the right to bring up my daughter without God being imposed into her life by her schoolteachers.

Michael Newdow

LifeDaughterGodI AmMeAtheist

I started playing Madden back in 1993 because that was the first year I actually made it into the game and that was a big thrill. When you're in Madden, you've made it, baby.

Michael Strahan

BabyGameYearYouBackFirst

From the long range point of view, I do not know of anything we can do more important than to make some contribution to the preservation of religion as a vital force in America.

Louis Finkelstein

ReligionViewAmericaPoint Of View

Look at where I lived! Four blocks from Lincoln Center. I used to play in the fountain. And then I started taking dance lessons. I was in 'The Nutcracker' for the N.Y. City Ballet when I was 8 and dancing in 'The Firebird' for George Balanchine when I was 9. Believe me, that's something you don't ever forget.

Diane Paulus

DanceCityMeBelieveYouLook

I'm very bad with improvisation. I hate it.

Christoph Waltz

HateBadImprovisationVery

I am never really surprised at the way my books take shape. They are just not as perfect as I'd like them to be.

Chris Van Allsburg

I AmPerfectWayNeverShapeTake

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