Quotations
A quotation or quote is the repetition of one expression as part of another one, particularly when the quoted expression is well-known or explicitly attributed by citation to its original source, and it is indicated by (punctuated with) quotation marks.
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I do love cricket - it's so very English.
Cricket
~ Sarah Bernhardt
English, Cricket
Many Continentals think life is a game; the English think cricket is a game.
Cricket
~ George Mikes
The extinction of race consciousness as between Muslims is one of the outstanding achievements of Islam, and in the contemporary world there is, as it happens, a crying need for the propagation of this Islamic virtue.
Islam
~ Arnold Toynbee
English Economic Historian, Social Reformer, Achievements of Islam, Propagation, Islamic Virtue
The kind of power mothers have is enormous. Take the skyline of Istanbul - enormous breasts, pathetic little willies, a final revenge on Islam. I was so scared I had to crouch in the bottom of the boat when I saw it.
Islam
~ Angela Carter
English Writer, Novelist, Magic Toyshop, Dies of Cancer
So, Two cheers for Democracy: one because it admits variety and two because it permits criticism
4th of July
~ E. M. Forster
Democracy Quotes, English Novelist, Essayist
The only purpose for which power can be rightfully exercised over any member of a civilized community against his will is to prevent harm to others.
4th of July
~ John Stuart Mill
Liberty Quotes, Power Quotes, Prevention Quotes, English Exponent Of Utilitarianism, Ethical Theorist, Philosopher, Economist, Logician
A patriot is he whose public conduct is regulated by one single motive, the love of his country; who, as an agent in parliament, has, for himself, neither hope nor fear, neither kindness nor resentment, but refers every thing to the common interest
4th of July
~ Samuel Johnson
Patriotism quotes, English Poet, Critic, Writer