William Falconer Quotes

The fleet being thus more inclosed will more readily observe the signals, and with greater facility form itself into the line of battle a circumstance which should be kept in view in every order of sailing.

William Falconer

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

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

Topics

BattleViewWillMoreLineSailing

I admit that I am hopelessly hooked on the printed newspaper. I love turning the pages and the serendipity of stumbling across a piece of irresistible information or a photograph that I wasn't necessarily intending to read.

Jill Abramson

LoveI AmInformationAdmitPiece

A lot of people just think I'm a big man, but I'm a basketball player. I am able to do everything that a basketball player can do - from playmaking and scoring to just passing the ball and just being a leader and post presence.

Joel Embiid

LeaderManI AmPeopleBasketball

I'm not dogmatic.

Jean-Marc Ayrault

Dogmatic

I'll always have a relationship with Scotland.

John Tiffany

RelationshipAlwaysScotland

If you're poor, you don't often live near a good school. If it's a competitive public school program, our kids are not prepared to enter those programs.

Sonia Sotomayor

GoodLiveSchoolYouPoorKids

I was 40 years old before I became an overnight success, and I'd been publishing for 20 years.

Mary Karr

SuccessOldOvernight SuccessYears

For a combination of reasons, and despite evident fondness for American products and individuals, my impression is that most Pakistanis have extremely negative views of the U.S. as a geopolitical player.

Mohsin Hamid

NegativeAmericanImpressionProducts

As a little boy, I wanted to be a policeman. And then as I got older, and I saw my dad in the car business, an automobile executive.

Mitt Romney

CarBusinessBoyAutomobileLittle

I tell people, 'If you want to send a message to the White House, call my house.'

Dick Gregory

PeopleYouHouseWhiteWantTell

The poorest people are the sweetest people.

Denzel Washington

PeopleSweetestPoorest

A sense of humor is important. I'm always attracted to a girl with confidence. In terms of looks, I don't have a type.

Corey Sevier

ConfidenceGirlHumorSense Of Humor

'Vacation' means titillating my taste buds.

Brett Ratner

VacationTasteMeansBuds

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