By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest. Confucius Chinese Philosopher More Confucius Quotes 6
That's what my Dad always told me, on the ballot, they should always have a third choice, like none of the above, then if enough people picked that, they'd have to get new candidates. Meg White American Musician More Meg White Quotes 3
The third time you say a thing it sounds like a lie. Harrison Ford American Actor More Harrison Ford Quotes 3
Life is a moderately good play with a badly written third act. Truman Capote American Novelist More Truman Capote Quotes 1
The third person narrator, instead of being omniscient, is like a constantly running surveillance tape. Andrew Vachss American Author More Andrew Vachss Quotes 1
If some larger-than-life personality -- let's say Colin Powell -- decided he wanted to launch a third-party candidacy for some office, I think he'd be an impact player. But he's not running. Rich Bond More Rich Bond Quotes 1
Our team has been through the wringer. And people forget that we've got a man who's third in the world, another man who's fourth in the world and me who was fourth in the world. If we all get medals, fantastic. But we don't limit ourselves by any expectations. Katie Uhlaender More Katie Uhlaender Quotes 1
I know I could have been on that podium. But I'll take it. My first Olympics, my third season ever in the sport. I'm 21 years old. I've got plenty of time. Katie Uhlaender More Katie Uhlaender Quotes 1
Right now, approximately one third of the world's population is suffering from water scarcity. Anil Daidoo More Anil Daidoo Quotes 1
I went to a rare live Van Dyke show and met him there. And then he came to a show of mine and we spoke back stage. The third time was at Brian Wilson's birthday party. Matthew Sweet American Musician More Matthew Sweet Quotes 1
When you have two alternatives, the first thing you have to do is to look for the third that you didn't think about, that doesn't exist. Shimon Peres Israeli Statesman More Shimon Peres Quotes 1
Shortly afterwards, I did a third one to repair the robotic arm of the station. This arm plays a very important role in the ongoing expansion of the station as well as in the deployment of solar panels. Philippe Perrin French Astronaut More Philippe Perrin Quotes 0
There are two ways to write error-free programs; only the third one works. Alan Perlis American Scientist More Alan Perlis Quotes 0
Benjamin Franklin said there were only two things certain in life: death and taxes. But I'd like to add a third certainty: trash. And while some in this room might want to discuss reducing taxes, I want to talk about reducing trash. Ruth Ann Minner American Politician More Ruth Ann Minner Quotes 0
It was like a classic thing with Emma. So I walked in and I slammed the door and everything fell off the wall on the set. It was my second or third scene and I was so embarrassed and scared and so nervous about what everyone would say, but everyone just packed up laughing. Dannii Minogue Australian Musician More Dannii Minogue Quotes 0
On occasion we need to make a second effort - and a third effort, and a fourth effort, and as many degrees of effort as may be required to accomplish what we strive to achieve. Thomas S. Monson American Clergyman More Thomas S. Monson Quotes 0
We're a superpower with a Third World grid. Bill Richardson American Politician More Bill Richardson Quotes 0
The truth is often terrifying, which I think is one of the motifs of Larry and Andrew's cinema. The cost of knowledge is an important theme. In the second and third films, they explore the consequences of Neo's choice to know the truth. It's a beautiful, beautiful story. Keanu Reeves Canadian Actor More Keanu Reeves Quotes 0
It's easy to sit in relative luxury and peace and pontificate on the subject of the Third World debts. Roger Moore English Actor More Roger Moore Quotes 0
I do remember, though, when I discovered the third! I was about five years old - it was a very pleasing sound. I remembered that if I hit one note, then skipped one and played the next, I could get this really good sound. Robert Morris More Robert Morris Quotes 0
Too often we act - ask our schools to be truant officers, our teachers to be truant officers, because we're giving them children who have, you know, they're not ready to learn. And if they're not ready to learn by the third grade, they know they're behind. Colin Powell American Statesman More Colin Powell Quotes 0
A third force, developing itself more slowly, becomes even more potent than the rest: the power of gold. John Lothrop Motley American Historian More John Lothrop Motley Quotes 0
If I could be a third of the woman that my mom is and have a third of the strength that she has, then I will have done good by this life. Brittany Murphy American Actress More Brittany Murphy Quotes 0
Your first obligation, I suppose, is to your God. Your second is to your family. And your third is to your community. And you ought to try to fulfill all of those in your life. Dick Murphy American Politician More Dick Murphy Quotes 0
It's nice to have a lot of people in the field. Independent, third party, Libertarian, Reform and other party candidates can do what they want to do. I welcome them to the race. John Murray More John Murray Quotes 0