Quotes by Man I would say that the study of history is that which gives man the greatest optimism, for if man were not destined by his Maker to go on until the Kingdom of Heaven is attained, man would have been extinguished long ago by reason of all man's mistakes and frailties. Douglas Southall Freeman mistakesmanlonghistory What is character? It is that quality of man which is going to make a man, in an hour of strain, do the just and, if possible, the generous thing. Douglas Southall Freeman possiblemanqualitycharacter Character is the starting point from which we go on. When I say a man has character, I mean that when you go to that man and say, 'What are the facts in this case?' he will tell you the truth, justly, truly, and wisely as he knows, with the minimum of exhibitionism and the maximum of devotion to the common cause. Douglas Southall Freeman youmantruthcharacter Character is the essence of all that a man has seen in life and regards as high and exalted. Character is like truth: the substance of the things that a man has forgotten but the substance of the things that are worth remembering in life. Douglas Southall Freeman mantruthcharacterlife Man was made to be immortal; else, he could not survive being the fool he is. Douglas Southall Freeman survivebeingmanfool Ross Hunter was my assistant on Take Me to Town, He was a young man, an actor before that, and learned a lot on the picture. During shooting, Goldstein left, and Ross was most pleasant. He never interfered. Douglas Sirk picturenevermeman The man who is gloomy, taciturn and lives in a world of doubt seldom achieves more than a bare living. There have been a few who have groaned their way through to a competence, but in proportion to that overwhelming number of souls who carry cheer through life, they are as nothing - mere drops in the bucket. Douglas Fairbanks manlifewayworld The man that's out to do something has to keep in high gear all the time. Douglas Fairbanks highsomethingmantime The man who puts life into an idea is acclaimed a genius, because he does the right thing at the right time. Therein lies the difference between the genius and a commonplace man. Douglas Fairbanks mangeniustimelife We all have ambitions, but only the few achieve. A man thinks of a good thing and says: 'Now if I only had the money I'd put that through.' The word 'if' was a dent in his courage. With character fully established, his plan well thought out, he had only to go to those in command of capital and it would have been forthcoming. Douglas Fairbanks goodmanmoneycourage Man's mind is not a container to be filled but rather a fire to be kindled. Dorothea Brande rathermanfiremind After I've gone out with a man a few times, he starts to tell me how much he loves me. But how can I know if he really means it? How can I ever be sure? Doris Duke tellknowmeman You could not receive a young man in your room; you might be permitted to have him to tea in one of the public reception rooms, but you could accept no invitation from young men to tea or other entertainment without a chaperone from the College. Dora Russell youmanteamen Many friends of mine told me that normally only guys like a kung fu movie and the girls would be turned off - they want to see a love story. But Ip Man is a family man, so the women see this and go: 'I want my husband to be like this man. He'll be a scholar, he'll be fighting, he'll care for the family.' So we had a bigger audience. Donnie Yen memanfamilylove Frank Loesser was a beautiful soul. I didn't know how great he was when I met him, but I just adored him. He was a sweet man. Donna McKechnie greatmansoulbeautiful The character I created, 'Commissario Brunetti,' who appears in all my books, shares similar reading, artistic and musical tastes with me. Subconsciously, I knew that if I was to spend however long it would take to write this book with him, this man would have to be someone I'd like to have dinner with. Donna Leon memandinnercharacter Showing your femininity should help your career and not go against your career. Dressing like a man, using the suit to look powerful - that was the '80s, and that didn't help women. Donatella Versace lookmanwomenpowerful A sheepdog trial is the most difficult test of a man and dog ever devised. Donald McCaig testmandifficultdog It is the job of the dog trainer to summon the dog's genetics, not to impose man's will over dog's. Donald McCaig willjobmandog If he could sleep on it. He would make his bed with white sheets And disappear into the white, Like a man diving, If he could be certain That the light Would not keep him awake, The light that reaches To the bottom. Donald Justice manlightwhitesleep«100101102103104105106107108109110»
