Famous Quotes & Sayings

Michael Badnarik

The first lines of defence against criminals are the victims themselves.

Jacques Lacan

As is known, it is in the realm of experience inaugurated by psychoanalysis that we may grasp along what imaginary lines the human organism, in the most intimate recesses of its being, manifests its capture in a symbolic dimension.

Plato

I take it that our state, having been founded and built up on the right lines, is good in the complete sense of the word.

Martin Scorsese

The bottom line is, I tend to be going back to older and older music.

Lance Burton

One of the funniest lines in my show was written for me by Alan Bursky. I really want to learn this routine!

James Fenton

At somewhere around 10 syllables, the English poetic line is at its most relaxed and manageable.

James Fenton

I don't see that a single line can constitute a stanza, although it can constitute a whole poem.

Libba Bray

The line between faith and fanaticism is a constantly shifting one,” Dr. Poblocki said. “When does belief become justification? When does right become rationale and crusade become crime?

Jon Corzine

It is my absolute intent to hold the line on taxes.

Louis Menand

Cognitive science is a rapidly developing area, so it could be that there are some surprises around the corner. That does seem to be kind of where the trend line is leading.

Norah Jones

For me, there's a fine line between being a cheeseball and being a good performer.

Miranda Hart

It's on the bucket list for sure to do a comedy film, even if it was just one line on the lot.

Renee Ellmers

And my principles go right in line with the Tea Party.

All in all, the report was pretty neutral. Everything pretty much was right in line with expectations.

Meagan Good

I love creme liner because I have lash extensions and sometimes the liquid liner can get into the lashes. It's also easier to guide. I can create straighter lines with it.

Maureen O'Hara

I watch and listen to movies today and am shocked by the way actors deliver their lines. Everybody mumbles now and I don't understand why.

John R. Allen

There is a direct line relationship between what happened in Afghanistan in the work up to 11 September 2001 and what we're doing in Afghanistan today.

Noah Baumbach

I'm sure I've said some pretty bad pick-up lines.

Mitch Albom

The truth is, there is no line. There's only your life, how you mess it up, and who is there to save you. Or who isn't.

John F. Kerry

The big hang-up was George Bush wanted to get life lines, you know, so he could call somebody.

Joel Courtney

I can't draw a straight line to save my life. I just can't draw.

Joan Rivers

Bo Derek turned down the role of Helen Keller because she couldn't remember the lines.

George Ade

Those having the most time to devote to a line of endeavor usually become the most proficient.

John Green

standing in line is a form of oppression

Lisa Kleypas

I’ve never had any objection to appearing depraved or villainous. But I draw the line at looking like a prize idiot.

Leo Ornstein

By the way, the point between rationality and what we would call the irrational is a very difficult point to establish. There’s no specific line, as you know.

John Mayer

They say stay in the lines, but there's always something better on the other side.

John Mahoney

I like to learn the lines and not get any precontrived things in my head about the part. Just get on stage and see what the other actors are doing, and respond to them as honestly as I can.

John Linder

Mexico takes a hard line on immigration, demanding that visitors to her shores enter lawfully, and show her respect during their stay.

Justin Guarini

There is a fine line between assertiveness and being relaxed.

Lars von Trier

I encouraged the cast to make up their own lines.

La Monte Young

Draw a straight line and follow it.

Lyndon B. Johnson

If you're I politics and you can't tell when you walk into a room who's for you and who's against you, then you're in the wrong line of work.