I was raised by a single mother who made a way for me. She used to scrub floors as a domestic worker, put a cleaning rag in her pocketbook and ride the subways in Brooklyn so I would have food on the table. But she taught me as I walked her to the subway that life is about not where you start, but where you're going. That's family values. Al Sharpton American Politician More Al Sharpton Quotes 5
Experience has taught me never to trust a policeman. Just when you think one's all right, he turns legit. Ben Maddow More Ben Maddow Quotes 4
The people to whom your fathers told of the living God, and taught to call 'Father,' and whom the sons now seek to despoil and destroy, are crying aloud to Him in their time of trouble; and He will keep His promise, and will listen to the voices of His Hawaiian children lamenting for their homes. Queen Liliuokalani of Hawaii More Queen Liliuokalani of Hawaii Quotes 3
He taught readers that they deserve beauty and meaning and must demand it in their cities. He taught me, and many architects, that we must answer this demand and never stop challenging ourselves. Santiago Calatrava More Santiago Calatrava Quotes 2
My mother taught me if you can't say something nice about someone, don't say anything at all. Phil Kearns More Phil Kearns Quotes 2
You taught me to love fearlessly and to open up my heart. I've never known anyone like you. I love you to no end. Phil Martin More Phil Martin Quotes 2
How can you dare teach a man to read until you've taught him everything else first? Giorgos Seferis Greek Poet More Giorgos Seferis Quotes 1
He taught us that family and friends are gifts to be treasured. He also taught us that we should work as if everything depended on us, and pray as if everything depended on God. Paul Dwyer More Paul Dwyer Quotes 1
She not only taught dance but self-discipline, self-respect, responsibility and determination, the values that people keep with them forever. Richard Feldman More Richard Feldman Quotes 1
There goes a woman who knows all the things that can be taught and none of the things that cannot be taught. Coco Chanel French Fashion designer More Coco Chanel Quotes 1
I am beginning to suspect all elaborate and special systems of education. They seem to me to be built up on the supposition that every child is a kind of idiot who must be taught to think. Anne Sullivan American Educator More Anne Sullivan Quotes 1
That certainly taught me a lesson. I try to be gracious and kind to anyone who asks for an autograph. Benjamin Bratt More Benjamin Bratt Quotes 1
My parents raised me right. They taught me to believe in myself and have confidence in me. Elise Bronzo More Elise Bronzo Quotes 1
I'm very inspired by him-it was my father who taught us that an immigrant must work twice as hard as anybody else, that he must never give up. Zinedine Zidane French Athlete More Zinedine Zidane Quotes 1
He taught me housekeeping; when I divorce I keep the house. Zsa Zsa Gabor Hungarian Actress More Zsa Zsa Gabor Quotes 1
You don't hate history, you hate the way it was taught to you in high school. Stephen Ambrose American Historian More Stephen Ambrose Quotes 1
Homer has taught all other poets the art of telling lies skillfully. Aristotle Greek Philosopher More Aristotle Quotes 1
Crows are incredibly smart. They can be taught five things on the drop. Robbie Coltrane Scottish Actor More Robbie Coltrane Quotes 1
The arrogance of age must submit to be taught by youth. Edmund Burke Irish Statesman More Edmund Burke Quotes 1
We are taught you must blame your father, your sisters, your brothers, the school, the teachers - but never blame yourself. It's never your fault. But it's always your fault, because if you wanted to change you're the one who has got to change. Katharine Hepburn American Actress More Katharine Hepburn Quotes 1
I have my parents to thank for that, they raised me to be active and play all sports. They taught me the importance of staying healthy, being focused and setting goals in whatever I do. Kiana Tom American Model More Kiana Tom Quotes 1
Thank you for the sacrifices you and your families are making. Our Vietnam Veterans have taught us that no matter what are positions may be on policy, as Americans and patriots, we must support all of our soldiers with our thoughts and our prayers. Zack Wamp More Zack Wamp Quotes 1
The difference between school and life? In school, you're taught a lesson and then given a test. In life, you're given a test that teaches you a lesson. Tom Bodett American Author More Tom Bodett Quotes 1
My mother taught me to treat a lady respectfully. Chris Brown American Musician More Chris Brown Quotes 1
Black literature is taught as sociology, as tolerance, not as a serious, rigorous art form. Toni Morrison American Novelist More Toni Morrison Quotes 1