Famous quotes containing the words single, action and/or release:
“Will power is only the tensile strength of ones own disposition. One cannot increase it by a single ounce.”
—Cesare Pavese (19081950)
“Though with their high wrongs I am struck to the quick,
Yet with my nobler reason gainst my fury
Do I take part. The rarer action is
In virtue than in vengeance.”
—William Shakespeare (15641616)
“If I were to be taken hostage, I would not plead for release nor would I want my government to be blackmailed. I think certain government officials, industrialists and celebrated persons should make it clear they are prepared to be sacrificed if taken hostage. If that were done, what gain would there be for terrorists in taking hostages?”
—Margaret Mead (19011978)
Related Phrases
Related Words