T. E. Lawrence Quotes

Nine-tenths of tactics are certain, and taught in books: but the irrational tenth is like the kingfisher flashing across the pool, and that is the test of generals.

T. E. Lawrence

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: soldier
  • Nationality: british
  • Birth: August 16, 1888 - May 19, 1935

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When I write for an album, I'll always have about 30 different types of instrument around me. I set them up in a small room with my computer running GarageBand, which is always set to record.

Joe Bonamassa

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Books are a real solace, friendships are good but action is better than all.

John Burns

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I find it an exhausting experience, personally, to go to a party every night.

John Fairchild

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Many more schools can be outstanding.

Michael Gove

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I love to run. When the weather's bad, I should get on the treadmill in the basement gym of my apartment building, but I lack the motivation.

Tom Riley

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I have no experience performing that music live in front of an audience. So that remains to be seen. I'm very excited to see what that's going to be like.

Tom Wopat

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There's some *NSYNC and Backstreet Boys on my iPod. I listen to it if it comes up on shuffle.

Russell Wilson

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You couldn't beg, borrow, or steal a job in 1931, 1932... it was really tough.

Roy Rogers

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For whatever reason, every project I do becomes sort of a cult, or a cultish show, you know, like 'Battlestar,' or even a film I did years ago, 'Kalifornia,' people refer to it as a cult film.

Michelle Forbes

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We will also have a more rigorous approach to professional development and managing unsatisfactory performance.

Jay Weatherill

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It's really empowering when you see yourself represented in entertainment and, especially, onstage when you're talking about how this country came to be.

Joshua Henry

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People might not think that, but the Republicans have all of the cards. And this is the time to get rid of Obamacare. This is the time to make the great deal.

Donald Trump

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