Quotes by Calling As far as those kinds of things, I also played at the concert to call for the release of Nelson Mandela when he was a political prisoner in South Africa. We were celebrating his 70th birthday and calling for his release. Jackson Browne politicalcallingbirthday The poor things keep calling in those – those pumbles, I think they're called – you know, the ones who mend pipes and things – " "Plumbers?" " – exactly, yes, but of course they're flummoxed. J. K. Rowling poorcallingthinking Everybody keeps calling for Excellence - excellence not just in schooling, throughout society. But as soon as somebody or something stands out as Excellent, the other shout goes up: "Elitism!" And whatever produced that thing, whoever praises that result, is promptly put down. "Standing out" is undemocratic. Jacques Barzun excellencecallingpraise A piece of cloth that is called "linen" has more validity than calling you and me "black" or "negro." "Cotton" has more validity as cotton than yours and my being "black." Jamaica Kincaid piecesblackcalling Each honest calling, each walk of life, has its own elite, its own aristocracy based on excellence. James Bryant Conant aristocracyexcellencecalling Over the field rang his clear voice calling: ‘Death! Ride, ride to ruin and the world’s ending! J. R. R. Tolkien voicecallingworld Writing is not a profession. It's a calling. It's almost holy. Jamaica Kincaid holycallingwriting Those who advocate devaluation are calling for a reduction in the wage levels and the real wage standards of every member of the working class. James Callaghan realcallingclass This is why I am calling you to See as God Sees every moment, for it is the only way to release the world you thought was there, in favor of a world that reflects who you really are. James F. Twyman inspirationcallingworld John the Baptist was supposed to point the way to the Christ. He was just the voice, not the Messiah. So everybodys calling has dignity to it and God seems to know better than we do what is in us that needs to be called forth. James Green voicecallingneeds Calling can refer not only to ways of doing - meaning work - but also to ways of being. James Hillman callingway In the past, friendship was a huge thing. But it's hard for us to think of friendship as a calling, because it's not a vocation. James Hillman callingpastthinking Aptitude can show calling, but it isn't the only indicator. Ineptitude or dysfunction may reveal calling more than talent, curiously enough. James Hillman dysfunctioncallingmay I have a hard time even calling myself a musician, but I still have to be involved in music in some capacity in my life. James Paxton hard-timesmusiciancalling Finally, I am encouraged to note that the Security Council issued a statement today expressing its concern about the massive humanitarian crisis in Darfur and calling on all parties to the conflict to protect civilians and reach a ceasefire. Jan Egeland ceasefirepartycalling librarianship is one of the few callings in the world for which is it still possible to feel unqualified admiration and respect. Jan Struther admiration-and-respectcallingworld There might be false starts and do-overs.You are entitled to experiment before you find your calling. Jane Pauley callingmistakemight Racing is a calling, a passion. Janet Guthrie passionracingcalling Plus her mom was so awesome. She was strict about some things—don’t leave your socks lying around—but so not strict about other things, like calling the cops about my bullet wound. James Patterson momcallinglying People are calling a lot, sending scripts my way. Yes, it's wonderful because, let's face it, there aren't many wonderful scripts for women over the age of 10. Janet McTeer callingagepeople«89101112131415161718»
