The Quote Game

Fran · Post by **Fran** » 07 Nov 2011, 05:55

Gannon wrote:I do believe that it was Henry Ford. Maud I think Queen E was saying that she is a rock. Then gave the explanation that a rock does not bend in the wind. I don't think she was saying that she was a particular rock that was special and did not bend in the wind. Does that make sense? She is one of my favourite leaders from history as well.

How about....

AND, WE PUT A LOT MORE VALUE, OR AT LEAST I PERSONALLY PUT A LOT MORE VALUE, ON THE CREATIVE VALUE AND THE CREATIVE CHALLENGES OF SOMETHING THAN THE COMMERCIAL NECESSITIES.

Ah Gannon a real gem .... Me Lord, Blackadder himself ... Rowan Atkinson

I think you are spot on re Elizabeth 1 ... she was getting a lot of flack as the courtiers maintained she, being a woman, could not lead an army into battle. She fought a battle all the way through her reign against those who where inherently opposed to a female on the throne. I think it can be fairly said that history proves that she showed them!

Now I'm at work so I'm minus my little book ...
I once had a rose named after me and I was very flattered. But I was not pleased to read the description in the catalogue: no good in a bed, but fine up against a wall.

Gannon · Post by **Gannon** » 10 Nov 2011, 21:01

Hahahaha, that is so funny Fran.

Took me awhile to find the author but I finally did. I believe it was Eleanor Roosevelt.

What about....

BEFORE I REFUSE TO TAKE YOUR QUESTIONS, I HAVE AN OPENING STATEMENT.

Fran · Post by **Fran** » 11 Nov 2011, 06:08

Honesty from a politician ... how unusual? That was Ronnie Regan

Now one for the weekend:
'Playing polo is like trying to play golf during an earthquake'.

Happy weekend

Gannon · Post by **Gannon** » 14 Nov 2011, 02:43

Hey there Fran I think that quote is from "Adrienneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee" Sly Stalone.

I think you might be a closet Sly fan Fran.

How about....

FOR ONCE YOU HAVE TASTED FLIGHT, YOU WILL WALK THE EARTH WITH YOUR EYES TURNED SKYWARDS.

Fran · Post by **Fran** » 14 Nov 2011, 06:36

No I wouldn't be a Sly fan but I thought that one was rather good & witty for him!

FOR ONCE YOU HAVE TASTED FLIGHT, YOU WILL WALK THE EARTH WITH YOUR EYES TURNED SKYWARDS
I think that's a lovely quote ... Leonardo ... daVinci (not DiCaprio!)

You are too good at this I am going to have to seek out something really challenging for you ... let me see .... how about

'I may be kindly, I am ordinarily gentle, but in my line of business I am obliged to will terribly what I will at all.'

Gannon · Post by **Gannon** » 15 Nov 2011, 20:24

Fran, Fran, Fran this one is the easiest one yet, I did not even have to google this one. It was said by the one and only, the amazing, Catherine the Great. I adore Catherine the Great. I know that you are a fan as well. Have you ever read "Catherine the Great - Life and Legend" by John T Alexander?

How about....

I HAVE CONQUERED AN EMPIRE BUT I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO CONQUER MYSELF.

I think you will get this one easy.

Fran · Post by **Fran** » 16 Nov 2011, 06:14

Ah yes that's an easy one .... Peter the Great

Now have a think about this one
'Be a yardstick of quality. Some people aren't used to an environment where excellence is expected'.

"Catherine the Great - Life and Legend" by John T Alexander .. no haven't read that one but it goes on the TBR list .. thanks!

Gannon · Post by **Gannon** » 17 Nov 2011, 18:18

Had to google that one Fran, I could not find who it was. After googling I now know it is Steve Jobs.

How about....

A TOMB NOW SUFFICES HIM FOR WHOM THE WHOLE WORLD WAS NOT SUFFICIENT.

Va_treehugger · Post by **Va_treehugger** » 21 Nov 2011, 08:52

Alexander the great said, "A TOMB NOW SUFFICES HIM FOR WHOM THE WHOLE WORLD WAS NOT SUFFICIENT."

Who said:

"The board i set... the pieces are moving."

RuqeeD · Post by **RuqeeD** » 21 Nov 2011, 16:19

Gandalf - Lord of the Rings: Return of the King

Here's one for you

"Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way when you criticize them, you are a mile away from them and you have their shoes." - that always cracks me up!

Gannon · Post by **Gannon** » 21 Nov 2011, 17:12

RuqeeD wrote:Gandalf - Lord of the Rings: Return of the King

Here's one for you

"Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way when you criticize them, you are a mile away from them and you have their shoes." - that always cracks me up!

Hi there RuqeeD, that is a great quote, could not stop laughing after I read it. After searching around on the net I found the author, it is Jack Handey.

How about....

I HAVE A WIFE AND SON, BUT THE GAY RUMORS HAVE STARTED. I GUESS IT'S A SIGN THAT I AM MOVING UP THE LADDER.

Maud Fitch · Post by **Maud Fitch** » 29 Nov 2011, 04:58

Gannon wrote:"I HAVE A WIFE AND SON, BUT THE GAY RUMOURS HAVE STARTED. I GUESS IT'S A SIGN THAT I AM MOVING UP THE LADDER."

My true one-and-only heart throb, Wolverine, er, Hugh Jackman...<sigh>

You'll never guess this one in a million years: "THOSE WHO SAY 'YOU ONLY LIVE ONCE' HAVE NEVER READ A BOOK."

Gannon · Post by **Gannon** » 30 Nov 2011, 23:18

Maud Fitch wrote:
Gannon wrote:"I HAVE A WIFE AND SON, BUT THE GAY RUMOURS HAVE STARTED. I GUESS IT'S A SIGN THAT I AM MOVING UP THE LADDER."
My true one-and-only heart throb, Wolverine, er, Hugh Jackman...<sigh>

You'll never guess this one in a million years: "THOSE WHO SAY 'YOU ONLY LIVE ONCE' HAVE NEVER READ A BOOK."

Hahaha Maud, I threw that one in there, knowing if you were watching you would pick it up.
I love that quote Maud and after looking around and googling I know that it was made by John Hughs.

How about....

EARLY THIS MORNING, I SIGNED MY DEATH WARRENT.

Fran should know this one.

Fran · Post by **Fran** » 01 Dec 2011, 05:41

@Gannon

No problem there .... that was The Big Fellow, Mick Collins (and unfortunately he was right!). Hope you are enjoying the biography.

Now have a go at this one:
'I've put in so many enigmas and puzzles that it will keep the professors busy for centuries arguing over what I meant, and that's the only way of insuring one's immortality'.

Gannon · Post by **Gannon** » 01 Dec 2011, 17:20

@Fran

I was going to jump in and say Einstein. But after checking I was wrong. It is James Joyce.

How about.... I love this one

AGE WRINKLES THE BODY. QUITTING WRINKLES THE SOUL.