C. Northcote Parkinson Quotes

The man whose life is devoted to paperwork has lost the initiative. He is dealing with things that are brought to his notice, having ceased to notice anything for himself.

C. Northcote Parkinson

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: historian
  • Nationality: british
  • Birth: July 30, 1909 - March 9, 1993

Topics

LifeManLostInitiativeAnything

For the last five or six years the most important thing in my life has been my family.

Jimmy Connors

LifeFamilyMy LifeImportantYears

Even rats can only be kicked around for so long before they've had enough.

Joe Cowley

EnoughLongOnlyEvenBeforeAround

This is an exciting time. I believe we stand at the edge of a new age - a Golden Age - of freedom that will rival any of the great eras of world history because it will be the entire world itself that is changing.

Joe Lieberman

AgeFreedomHistoryGreatTimeEdge

Ultimately, if you look at the game and there are two minutes left, and you have to ensure your victory, you don't want to throw the damn football. You want a runner who can run the clock out.

Jim Brown

FootballVictoryGameYouLookRun

Life is what happens while you are busy making other plans.

John Lennon

LifeBusyYouPlansHappensMaking

No one should ever be hurt or killed for saying, writing or drawing anything.

Steve Breen

WritingSayingHurtDrawingAnything

Pregnancy is a time for women to feel more connected with their bodies, and yet often the opposite occurs.

Amanda de Cadenet

WomenTimeFeelConnectedMore

When I'm sitting around watching a game with some friends, and we're all excited, and Jordan is driving in, we might say, 'Come on Mike, break me off a little somethin'-somethin'.' I decided to take that and translate it into what I do on 'SportsCenter.' Just add statistics.

Stuart Scott

MeGameDrivingFriendsStatistics

I met Madonna when I was 22, and I danced with her until I was 28. When I met her, I was a tomboy! Every time I see her, she really inspired me about one thing or another, so she's quite important and significant person in my life.

Sofia Boutella

LifeTimeMeMy LifePersonShe

When I was younger, when I was at school, I did read a lot of fiction. I think as you get older perhaps you're interested in essays and biographies and things like that. I think it's just important to just read as much as you can.

Ronald Frame

SchoolThinkYouImportantFiction

My children just want to get at the world; it is so pleasantly surprising to witness that.

Michael Leunig

ChildrenWorldWantGetJust

Kids don't see me as an oldies person when I go out on stage. They see me as an energy force.

Dick Dale

MeEnergyPersonGoStageSee

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