Kings Quotes - Page 16

• Half a century ago, the amazing courage of Rosa Parks, the visionary leadership of Martin Luther King, and the inspirational actions of the civil rights movement led politicians to write equality into the law and make real the promise of America for all her citizens.

  David Cameron

  Leadership, Real, Writing

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• Emeth came walking forward into the open strip of grass between the bonfire and the Stable. His eyes were shining, his face was solemn, his hand was on his sword-hilt, and he carried his head high. Jill felt like crying when she looked at his face. And Jewel whispered in the King's ear, "By the Lion's Mane, I almost love this young warrior, Calormene though he be. He is worthy of a better god than Tash.

  C. S. Lewis

  Eye, Warrior, Walking Forward

  C.S.Lewis (2016). “The Chronicles of Narnia Vol VII: The Last Battle”, p.94, ENRICH CULTURE GROUP LIMITED

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• You all know the reasons which have impelled me to renounce the throne. But I want you to understand that in making up my mind I did not forget the country or the empire, which, as Prince of Wales and lately as King, I have for twenty-five years tried to serve.

  King Edward VIII

  Country, Years, Mind

  Broadcast, 11 Dec. 1936, in The Times 12 Dec. 1936

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• I went to Saudi Arabia in 2010, and spent most of my time in Jeddah and the King Abdullah Economic City.

  Dave Eggers

  Cities, Arabia, Economic

  "Dave Eggers: 'We tend to look everywhere but the mirror' - interview". Interview with Elizabeth Day, www.theguardian.com. January 26, 2013.

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• Death is the king of this world: 'Tis his park where he breeds life to feed him. Cries of pain are music for his banquet.

  George Eliot

  Life, Death, Pain

  George Eliot (1839). “Theophrastus Such, Jubal and other poems and The Spanish gypsy”, p.401

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• Suddenly Faramir stirred, and he opened his eyes, and he looked on Aragorn who bent over him; and a light of knowledge and love was kindled in his eyes, and he spoke softly. 'My lord, you called me. I come. What does the king command?

  J. R. R. Tolkien

  Eye, Light, And Love

  J.R.R. Tolkien (2012). “The Lord of the Rings: One Volume”, p.586, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

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• Oh, mercy. If it catches you in the wrong frame of mind, the King James Bible can make you want to drink poison in no uncertain terms.

  Barbara Kingsolver

  Mind, Poison, Want

  Barbara Kingsolver (2008). “The Poisonwood Bible”, p.163, Faber & Faber

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• Dear Mia, What can I say? I don't know all that much about romance novels, but I think you must be the Stephen King of the genre. Your book is hot. Thanks for letting me read it. Anyone who doesn't want to publish it is a fool. Anyway, since I know it's your birthday, and I also know you never remember to back anything up, here's a little something I made for you. It would be a shame if Ransom My Heart got lost before it ever saw the light of day because your hard drive crashed. See you tonight. Love, Michael

  Meg Cabot

  Book, Heart, Thinking

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• Kings cannot ennoble thee, thou good, great soul, for One who is higher than kings hath done that for thee; but a king can confirm thy nobility to men.

  Mark Twain

  Men, Soul, Done

  Mark Twain (2008). “10 Books in 1”, p.383, Shoes & Ships & Sealing Wax

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• Advice, then, young yeoman: When referring to the king's middle daughter, state that she is fair, speculate that she is pious, but unless you'd like to spend your watch looking for the box where your head is kept, resist the urge to wax ignorant on her naughty bits." -Pocket I don't know what that means, sir." -Yeoman Speak not of Regan's shaggacity, son" [...] -Pocket

  Christopher Moore

  Daughter, Mean, Son

  Christopher Moore (2009). “Fool: A Novel”, p.8, Harper Collins

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• Tall ships and tall kings Three times three, What brought they from the foundered land Over the flowing sea? Seven stars and seven stones And one white tree. (The Two Towers)

  J. R. R. Tolkien

  Stars, Sea, Land

  J.R.R. Tolkien (2012). “The Lord of the Rings: One Volume”, p.409, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

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• You can party, but I better not catch you drunk. (Wulf) (Chris rolled his eyes, then bent down to said to Cassandra’s stomach...) Be wise, little guy, stay in there where Lord King Neurotic can’t kill all your fun. (Chris)

  Sherrilyn Kenyon

  Wise, Fun, Party

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• He is the king. If it hadn't been for Link Wray and 'Rumble,' I would have never picked up a guitar.

  Pete Townshend

  Guitar, Links, Rock N Roll

  "Link Wray" by Garth Cartwright, www.theguardian.com. November 21, 2005.

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• Almost the only persons who may be said to comprehend even approximately the significance, principles, and purposes of Socialism are the chief leaders of the extreme wings of the Socialistic forces, and perhaps a few of the money kings themselves.

  Benjamin Tucker

  Wings, Leader, Principles

  Benjamin Ricketson Tucker (1972). “State Socialism and Anarchism and Other Essays”, Ralph Myles Pub

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• There once was a miller with a daughter as lovely as a grape. He told the king that she could spin gold out of common straw. The king summoned the girl and locked her in a room full of straw and told her to spin it into gold or she would die like a criminal. Poor grape with no one to pick. Luscious and round and sleek. Poor thing. To die and never see Brooklyn. (Rumpelstiltskin)

  Anne Sexton

  Girl, Daughter, Lovely

  Anne Sexton (2001). “Transformations”, p.18, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

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• I have three daughters and I find as a result I played King Lear almost without rehearsal.

  Peter Ustinov

  Daughter, Honesty, Three

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• Some men look great unshaven; others just look like they forgot to shave. Beards and mustaches can be really distinctive if you go for an earthy, rock-and-roll look like the Kings of Leon or the Killers.

  Donatella Versace

  Men, Rocks, Rock And Roll

  Biography/Personal Quotes, www.imdb.com.

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• The honorable William Penn, late governor of Pennsylvania, was chosen agent to the Court of Britain, and directed to deliver the petition to the King himself and to endeavor by his personal influence to procure a favorable reception to this last address.

  Mercy Otis Warren

  Pennsylvania, Agents, Addresses

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• I wasn't allowed to go to movies when I was kid; my father was a minister. 101 Dalmatians and King of Kings, that was the extent of it.

  Denzel Washington

  Movie, Father, Kids

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• You supposed to be able to do anything in this world. That's what Martin Luther King told me.

  Lil Wayne

  World, Able, Luther

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• Last year when "Black Swan," "True Grit" and "King's Speech" all grossed over $100 million, it gave studios and independent financiers the confidence to make daring movies. You know, and not do the same old you-know-what.

  Harvey Weinstein

  Independent, Swans, Years

  "Harvey Weinstein On Hollywood's Heated Oscar Race". "Morning Edition" with Renee Montagne, www.npr.org. December 2, 2011.

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• Nothing shocks me anymore. I've embraced men in thongs, I've embraced women with padded bras. I mean, I can embrace Larry King saying 'fierce.'

  Johnny Weir

  Mean, Men, Fierce

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• We will not allow this day of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial to go without somebody going to jail.

  Cornel West

  Jail, Memorial, Luther

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• I don't watch television and I rarely go to the cinema, but I recently watched 'The King's Speech' on a flight. It was so beautiful and so simple.

  Vivienne Westwood

  Beautiful, Simple, Watches

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• Someone like Billie Jean King is completely my idol.

  Serena Williams

  Idols

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