Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power. Abraham Lincoln American President More Abraham Lincoln Quotes 8
On a standard space shuttle crew, two of the astronauts have a test pilot background - the commander and the pilot. Sally Ride American Astronaut More Sally Ride Quotes 4
I have reached the conclusion that those who have physical courage also have moral courage. Physical courage is a great test. Oriana Fallaci Italian Journalist More Oriana Fallaci Quotes 2
The test of a real comedian is whether you laugh at him before he opens his mouth. George Jean Nathan American Editor More George Jean Nathan 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
At the end of your life, you will never regret not having passed one more test, not winning one more verdict or not closing one more deal. You will regret time not spent with a husband, a friend, a child, or a parent. Barbara Bush American First Lady More Barbara Bush Quotes 1
If Andrew Robb is serious about a compulsory citizenship test on Australian history, customs and values, he should have the courage to require all Australians to take the test. Andrew Bartlett More Andrew Bartlett Quotes 1
I guess I'm getting my test on patience. I'm going to be patient, but it's tough. Sam Mitchell More Sam Mitchell Quotes 1
I'm glad it's over. Now I can sleep without worrying about the test. Michael Hobbs More Michael Hobbs Quotes 1
The only relevant test of the validity of a hypothesis is comparison of prediction with experience. Milton Friedman American Economist More Milton Friedman Quotes 1
More than half the states now require passage of a test before awarding a high school diploma. Proponents claimed this additional hurdle would 'raise the bar' for educational quality. But SAT and ACT scores show that college readiness skills, as measured by these indicators, have not improved significantly. Robert Schaeffer More Robert Schaeffer Quotes 1
It is not the beauty of a building you should look at; its the construction of the foundation that will stand the test of time. David Allan Coe American Musician More David Allan Coe Quotes 1
The test of leadership is not to put greatness into humanity, but to elicit it, for the greatness is already there. James Buchanan American President More James Buchanan Quotes 1
When a book raises your spirit, and inspires you with noble and manly thoughts, seek for no other test of its excellence. It is good, and made by a good workman. Jean de la Bruyere French Philosopher More Jean de la Bruyere Quotes 0
Our society must make it right and possible for old people not to fear the young or be deserted by them, for the test of a civilization is the way that it cares for its helpless members. Pearl S. Buck American Novelist More Pearl S. Buck Quotes 0
We're looking at Earth science, observing our planet. Also space science, looking at the ozone in the atmosphere around our Earth. Also looking at life science. And on a human level, using ourselves as test subjects. Laurel Clark American Astronaut More Laurel Clark Quotes 0
People always joke that "dog" spells "god" backwards. They should consider that it might be the higher power coming down to see just how well they do, what kind of people they are. The animals are right here, right in front of us. And how we treat these companions is a test. Linda Blair American Actress More Linda Blair Quotes 0
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 0
What is likely is that you will see a decline in scores whenever a new test is administered. It's due to unfamiliarity with the test. Robert Schaeffer More Robert Schaeffer Quotes 0
We're in the middle of the integration test cycle. There haven't been any surprises installing the system. Just defining rules and policies, trying to determine how everything should work. Robert Shaffer More Robert Shaffer Quotes 0
What we're doing is we're in the process of putting beta test sites in the Boston area. There are two out now and we hope to have 20 over the next 60 days. Robert Brooks More Robert Brooks Quotes 0
There weren't any dummies in there. There weren't elements to test her, like someone known not to be near the party or involved. Robert Ekstrand More Robert Ekstrand Quotes 0
The test is, will you represent the values of New Jersey and this nation on the highest court. Will he tilt the court so far that he will place in jeopardy decades of progress in protecting individual rights and freedoms? I am afraid the answer is yes. Robert Menendez More Robert Menendez Quotes 0
The test will be the conversations. Prosecutors need to clearly spell out a disconnect ? between what was presented inside and what was said outside to the public. Robert Mintz More Robert Mintz Quotes 0