Pieces Quotes - Page 48

The Northern onslaught upon slavery was no more than a piece of specious humbug designed to conceal its desire for economic control of the Southern states.

I maintain that in every position that arises, we should deliberately search, among other things, for pieces which have no retreat. If we see one, we automatically look to see if it can be netted.

Im something of a history buff. Its deliberate that a lot of my films have been period pieces.

It's curious how easy it is to tell a piece of paper what you don't dare say to someone's face.

The Duke [John Wayne] was a massive figure. He looked like a heavy piece of hauled lumber, and it didn't seem like any man could stand shoulder to shoulder with him.

A character, to be acceptable as more than a chess piece, has to be ignorant of the future, unsure about the past, and not at all sure of what he's supposed to be doing.

I would prefer you not to say, "That was the most terribly written piece I've ever read." That would hurt me. But you don't think I'm the best person in the world? Well, alright.

Life is made up of moments, small pieces of glittering mica in a long stretch of gray cement.

I think that you are serving others when you share pieces of yourself with other people.

You make PEACE with your past by owning your PIECE of the past.

It depends. When it's the right scenario, it's just as stimulating and just as exciting for me. It's just a question of finding a piece of material that lights a fire under you.

Only love can break a heart into so many pieces. -Risika(In The Forest Of The Night)

Whoever thinks a faultless piece to see, Thinks what ne'er was, nor is, nor e'er shall be, In every work regard the writer's end, Since none can compass more than they intend; And if the means be just, the conduct true, Applause, in spite of trivial faults, is due.

Who shall enumerate the many ways in which that costly piece of fixed capital, a human being , may be employed! More of him is wanted everywhere! Hunt, then, for some situation in which your humanity may be used.

[Henry] James is much more complex than Jane Austen. That's why it's not so easy to adapt him. People expect a nice period piece, but that's not always the case. There's a deep human mystery in his work.

Cars for me are like a piece of art.

True expression is hard when performing opera. The problem is that opera relies on the dramatic context of the piece. It can be interpreted and represented, but there are guidelines; there is a vocabulary within the pieces that you must know objectively and reflect.

If you get basics that can be switched and piece it together, that is so important.

The building is absolutely stunning. It is a magnificent and important piece of architecture that contributes greatly to the cultural landscape of Washington. It is one the best designed buildings in D.C. in the last decade.

I'm really happy I was kicked out of CalArts (for a controversial art piece I made).

As it becomes longer at No. 1, I feel more and more pressure. Everybody is trying to grab every piece of me.

The usage of proper salt is really just a small piece of education. However, I want people to really get the proper nutrition from food for them and their family.

If I hear an amazing piece of music, I can't help but think of ideas, choreography, and everything that comes along with it.

I want to discover a truth for myself that is really true. Whether it's a piece of scientific knowledge, or a philosophical truth.

Ads need to be little pieces of entertainment.