The Quote Game

Tralala · Post by **Tralala** » 09 Jan 2012, 03:29

Mel Gibson! HAHAHA....William Wallace. A noble Scotsman, he! My ancestors were of the not-quite-as-noble variety. I've no idea if that's true, but it wouldn't surprise me. I did some research on our clan as part of a birthday present for my father last year, and found out that "we"--the McBains--have a memorial on the banks of Loch Ness. Where the monster is.
On that note, one of my favorites: "Every woman is supposed to have the same set of motives, or else to be a monster."

bookmadgirlie · Post by **bookmadgirlie** » 09 Jan 2012, 08:43

George Eliot!! I recognise the quote from somewhere in the depths of my mind.

Ok, now..... "Never was anything great achieved without danger." Who said this?

Fran · Post by **Fran** » 09 Jan 2012, 10:11

bookmadgirlie wrote:George Eliot!! I recognise the quote from somewhere in the depths of my mind.

Ok, now..... "Never was anything great achieved without danger." Who said this?

The one and only Machiavelli I do believe

Now this is a great quote IMO but a bit obscure, have a go ....

'The dreams of empire lure the hears of kings - and so men die'

Tralala · Post by **Tralala** » 10 Jan 2012, 02:57

Not a clue!
Caligula?
Yertle the Turtle?
It's a good one...I'm gonna write it down, keep it on my desk. Thanks! Still wanna know who it is, though...

Gannon · Post by **Gannon** » 10 Jan 2012, 03:10

Fran wrote:
bookmadgirlie wrote:George Eliot!! I recognise the quote from somewhere in the depths of my mind.

Ok, now..... "Never was anything great achieved without danger." Who said this?
The one and only Machiavelli I do believe

Now this is a great quote IMO but a bit obscure, have a go ....

'The dreams of empire lure the hears of kings - and so men die'

It is a good one, I like it very much as well. It sounds like something from the crusades. Is it Saladin?

Fran · Post by **Fran** » 10 Jan 2012, 10:46

It's on the fly leaf of a book I'm delving into from time to time & it's credited to Corporal G W Driscoll, Burma 1944 ... warned it was obscure but it is a terrific quote nonetheless.

Does that mean I win a prize?

Gannon · Post by **Gannon** » 10 Jan 2012, 18:01

Fran wrote:It's on the fly leaf of a book I'm delving into from time to time & it's credited to Corporal G W Driscoll, Burma 1944 ... warned it was obscure but it is a terrific quote nonetheless.

Does that mean I win a prize?

Nice work Fran. I think that is the first quote that nobody has been able to get(even after googling, in my case). It is indeed a great quote, little bit hard to work into a modern day conversation but I am going to try.

Your prize,as stated at the beginning of this post is ah, err, I just checked and there is no prize.

How about....

HERE'S THE GOOD NEWS. IF I REALIZE I'M INSANE, THEN I'M OK WITH IT. I'M NOT DANGEROUS INSANE.

Tralala · Post by **Tralala** » 11 Jan 2012, 01:56

I refuse to answer, on moral grounds.

Fran, I could give you approximately 5,000 fake rats....why is it that when people find out you collect something, they have to buy you....well, 5,000 of 'em?

bookmadgirlie · Post by **bookmadgirlie** » 11 Jan 2012, 03:43

Gannon wrote:
Fran wrote:It's on the fly leaf of a book I'm delving into from time to time & it's credited to Corporal G W Driscoll, Burma 1944 ... warned it was obscure but it is a terrific quote nonetheless.

Does that mean I win a prize?
Nice work Fran. I think that is the first quote that nobody has been able to get(even after googling, in my case). It is indeed a great quote, little bit hard to work into a modern day conversation but I am going to try. Your prize,as stated at the beginning of this post is ah, err, I just checked and there is no prize.

How about....

HERE'S THE GOOD NEWS. IF I REALIZE I'M INSANE, THEN I'M OK WITH IT. I'M NOT DANGEROUS INSANE.

That would be Charlie Sheen if I am not mistaken - actor in Scary Movie 3 and Scary Movie 4.

Here is mine: Good Fences Make Good Neighbours.

Fran · Post by **Fran** » 11 Jan 2012, 06:49

That would be Robert Frost

@Tralala
I'll pass on the rats OK .... love the new avatar though.

Now try this one ...

"Good counsel rejected returns to enrich the givers bosom."

Tralala · Post by **Tralala** » 11 Jan 2012, 19:36

Hey, be careful! If you say his name too many times, he'll come out of your mirror and steal your intelligence!

Oliver Goldsmith. But I admit, I had to look that one up.

I've got this one on the dry-erase board in my office:
"If to be ignorant were as safe to be wise, no one would be wise."

bookmadgirlie · Post by **bookmadgirlie** » 13 Jan 2012, 03:41

No clue whatsoever. It is a good quote though.

Gannon · Post by **Gannon** » 13 Jan 2012, 16:46

Tralala wrote:Hey, be careful! If you say his name too many times, he'll come out of your mirror and steal your intelligence!

Oliver Goldsmith. But I admit, I had to look that one up.

I've got this one on the dry-erase board in my office:
"If to be ignorant were as safe to be wise, no one would be wise."

I also have no idea. Tell us who it is Tralala, please.

Fran · Post by **Fran** » 13 Jan 2012, 17:04

Gannon wrote:
Tralala wrote:Hey, be careful! If you say his name too many times, he'll come out of your mirror and steal your intelligence!

Oliver Goldsmith. But I admit, I had to look that one up.

I've got this one on the dry-erase board in my office:
"If to be ignorant were as safe to be wise, no one would be wise."
I also have no idea. Tell us who it is Tralala, please.

I think this is a trick and it was Tralala herself said it

Tralala · Post by **Tralala** » 18 Jan 2012, 02:58

Fran wrote:
Gannon wrote:
Tralala wrote:Hey, be careful! If you say his name too many times, he'll come out of your mirror and steal your intelligence!

Oliver Goldsmith. But I admit, I had to look that one up.

I've got this one on the dry-erase board in my office:
"If to be ignorant were as safe to be wise, no one would be wise."
I also have no idea. Tell us who it is Tralala, please.
I think this is a trick and it was Tralala herself said it

Herbert Spencer....a fine old social Darwinist. Was, rather, when he was alive.
Sorry, I was off losing my voice AGAIN.