William Falconer Quotes

The accumulation of numbers always augments in some measure moral corruptions, and the consequences to health of the various vices incident thereto, are well known.

William Falconer

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: poet
  • Nationality: scottish
  • Birth: 1732 - 1769

Topics

HealthMeasureConsequencesMoral

Our parents have always encouraged us to be independent and dream big.

Jenna Bush

ParentsDreamIndependentAlwaysBig

However, that old mode of Polish filmmaking virtually disappeared.

Andrzej Wajda

FilmmakingOldModeHoweverPolish

When people don't like my politics, I am happy to have a political discussion with them.

Meghan McCain

PoliticsI AmHappyPeoplePolitical

The United Nations remains our most important global actor. These days we are continuously reminded of the enormous responsibility of the Security Council to uphold international peace and stability.

Anna Lindh

ResponsibilityPeaceSecurityActor

The stones tear like flesh, rather than breaking. Although what happens is violent, it is a violence that is in stone. A tear is more unnerving than a break.

Andy Goldsworthy

ViolenceStoneMoreBreakStones

I think we need to get the measurements that Congress has mandated from the White House on how we're going to determine progress in Afghanistan.

Jeanne Shaheen

ProgressThinkHouseWhiteCongress

There's a very wild side to me, but it's calming down.

Alyson Hannigan

MeDownWildSideVeryCalming

I don't mind being a grandfather; I've been a mother for so many years. You just can't believe what it's like being a father. Especially when you come out of the chaos of the road to getting married and having children.

Steven Tyler

FatherMotherChildrenMindChaos

I love kids, but they are a tough audience.

Robin Williams

LoveToughAudienceKidsI Love

I've been able to make a good living as a musician, but now it's time to do all the other stuff.

Robyn Hitchcock

GoodTimeNowLivingBeenStuff

I love to clean. I love to cook.

Monica Potter

LoveCleanCookI Love

For me, being with Obama or having dinner with Bill Clinton... it's crazy. It's mind-blowing, because where I come from is just another world. We were just ignored by politicians - by America in general.

Jay-Z

MeCrazyDinnerWorldAmericaWhere

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