Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. Quotes

Memory is a net: one finds it full of fish when he takes it from the brook, but a dozen miles of water have run through it without sticking.

Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: writer
  • Nationality: american
  • Birth: August 29, 1809 - October 7, 1894

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I'm really proud of 'Coming Home.' I wrote that about Eric, and I just feel like it's very relatable for anyone who has to be away from their loved ones, you know, for long periods of time - our military, people who are working. It's pretty special.

Jessie James Decker

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Your children need your presence more than your presents.

Jesse Jackson

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America, thankfully, is not an easy nation to commandeer.

Anand Giridharadas

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I'm one of those guys who likes to piddle around in the garage and fix stuff.

Steve Cropper

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I grew up in Essex, and all my life I wanted to live in London - now I do. I feel very privileged to be able to live here.

Russell Tovey

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The economics of life is against the family.

Ruby Dee

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I want a man in my life, not in my house.

Joy Behar

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As a teenager, Monica Seles won some historic matches on the tennis court, dominating opponents and filling a room with trophies.

Don Yaeger

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I feel strongly that having a disability in one area makes you explore others instead.

Donovan

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I have noticed encouraging signs in the fight against religious intolerance, and I am impressed by the outstanding degree of human rights activism in India.

Asma Jahangir

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I try to always have a hair cut that I don't have to style every day, so I'll usually just let my hair air dry.

Allison Williams

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My parents were, had a marriage of passion, and the passion was about their religious beliefs. They were both immigrant families that - well, my father's family came as Puritans to Massachusetts.

Phil Jackson

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