John Smith Quotes

• It can fairly be said of John Smith that he had all the virtues of a Scottish presbyterian, but none of the vices.

  Menzies Campbell

  Vices, Virtue, Scottish

  Menzies Campbell (2008). “Menzies Campbell: My Autobiography”

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• Where are you originally from?” “The planet Lorien, three hundred million miles away.” “Must have been a long trip, John Smith.” “Took almost a year. Next time I’m bringing a book.

  Pittacus Lore

  Book, Years, Long

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• John Smith: Mankind doesn't need warfare and bloodshed to prove itself. Everyday life can provide honour and valour. Let's hope that from now on this country can find its heroes in smaller places. In the most ordinary of deeds.

  Paul Cornell

  Country, Peace, Hero

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• I loved cowboy films and TV series, and I learned bits of English from them. My favorite was 'Laramie', with Robert Fuller and John Smith. I used to watch 'The Lone Ranger', which had been famous in Japan as well. I idolized these cowboys.

  Kazuo Ishiguro

  Cowboy, Japan, Watches

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• I Am Number Four is an action-packed adventure entwined with a romantic story. I play the role of John Smith. John wants to be a normal kid, but he is from a different planet and he has been given this destiny of becoming a warrior.

  Alex Pettyfer

  Adventure, Kids, Warrior

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• Imagine for a moment Napoleon I, to have borne the name of Jenkins, or Washington to have sustained the appellation of John Smith!

  Artemas Ward

  Names, Moments, Imagine

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• When I first heard John Smith my attention was captured by his sweet, earthy voice and fine craftsmanship, but what drew me in was his heart. It's clear that he's lived the pain in his songs and that his optimism is hope born of wisdom. That's a rare thing and a gift to all who hear him.

  Tom Kimmel

  Song, Sweet, Pain

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• I've always had a fascination for the stage which has to do with transfiguration. One moment you are John Smith from East Brighton riding in your cart, and the next moment you are in a completely different world.

  Robert Dessaix

  Fascination, Riding, Different

  Source: www.compulsivereader.com

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