W Quotes
Browse famous quotes beginning with W. This page is a child index of the full Popular Quotes A-Z directory.
“When in all the nations of the world the rule of law is the darling of the leaders and the plague of the people, we ought to begin to recognize this.”
Source: Voices of a People's History of the United States
“When in August 1793 a British delegation showed their hosts a terrestrial globe, it turned into a diplomatic incident, for the Chinese were furious to see that their empire covered so little of it. For centuries the Chinese had thought of themselves as 'The Middle Kingdom', that is the centre of the civilized world. To see otherwise was a shock.”
“When in Boston, I shall be able to take you out to dinner, if not to bed. I should greatly prefer the latter, but I must accept my lot.”
Source: Rapture of the Deep: Being an Account of the Further Adventures of Jacky Faber, Soldier, Sailor, Mermaid, Spy
“When in brief flashes of serendipity you glimpse what you were born to do...
Do it.
No matter what. Take steps toward it, even if they are depressingly small at first. With each inch closer to your central magic, you will feel it.
It is unmistakable for anything else.
It's called purpose.”
“When in company with literary women, make no allusions to 'learned ladies,' or 'blue stockings,' or express surprise that they should have any knowledge of housewifery, or needle-work, or dress; or that they are able to talk on 'common things.' It is rude and foolish and shows that you really know nothing about them, either as a class or as individuals.”
Source: Miss Leslie's Behaviour Book: A Guide and Manual for Ladies as Regards Their Conversation; Manners; Dress; with Full Instructions and Advice in Letter Writing [!]; Receiving Presents; Incorrect Words
“When in company, put not your hands to any part of the body, not usually discovered.”
Source: George Washington's Rules of Civility & Decent Behavior
“When in court, the primary role of lawyers is not to prove or disprove innocence; unbeknown to almost all lawyers and their clients, it is to save the court time.”
“When in danger or in doubt, run in circles, scream and shout.”
“When in darkness....strike a match”
“When in despair… when in fear… when in doubt… make something.”
Source: At the Waterline
“When in desperate search for a better door, ask God to open that door.”
Source: Beyond the Closed Door: Unique Keys to Unlock Destinies
“When in disagreement, do not employ a vulgar, defaming, or callow response; in the absence of logic, respond in a refined manner; word choice and tone always matter.”
“When, in disgrace with fortune and men's eyes,
I all alone beweep my outcast state
And trouble deaf heaven with my bootless cries
And look upon myself and curse my fate,
Wishing me like to one more rich in hope,
Featured like him, like him with friends possess'd,
Desiring this man's art and that man's scope,
With what I most enjoy contented least;
Yet in these thoughts myself almost despising,
Haply I think on thee, and then my state,
Like to the lark at break of day arising
From sullen earth, sings hymns at heaven's gate;
For thy sweet love remember'd such wealth brings
That then I scorn to change my state with kings. a”
Source: Shakespeare's Sonnets
“When in doubt about whether an action is good or bad, I ask myself whether it will hurt another person. Regardless of whether we can pinpoint the ultimate meaning of existence, aren’t people important?”
Source: Darkness
“When in doubt about who's to blame. Blame the English.”
“When in doubt, adopt an attitude of curiosity.”
Source: Elevate: An Essential Guide to Life
“When in doubt ― any kind of doubt ― wash!”
Source: Jennie
“When in doubt, be kind.”
“When in doubt, be simple. Your life purpose should be an easy target to conceive sometimes all it takes is a simple act of courage to get you there.”
Source: How to discover your life purpose in 21 days
“When in doubt, blame it on the environmental radiation.”
“When in doubt, C-4.”
“When in doubt, check if your actions are aligned with your purpose.”
Source: What You Seek Is Seeking You
“When in doubt, check your intentions.”
“When in doubt chicken out.”
Source: Christy Miller Collection
“When in doubt dance out”
“When in doubt, do the right thing.”
“When in doubt, do what they do in books, was one of Gabriel's secret mottos and - that rarest of things - a principle that he actually lived by.”
Source: Luminous Chaos
“When in doubt, give it out. Regardless of what is happening in your life, there is always someone else worse off that needs your help.”
Source: The Art of Being: 8 Ways to Optimize Your Presence & Essence for Positive Impact
“When in doubt, go out. Not just for material, but to experience new people, new social situations, and unfamiliar surroundings.”
Source: Dear Girls: Intimate Tales, Untold Secrets, & Advice for Living Your Best Life
“When in doubt go to the library and when in shout go to the graveyard.”
“When in doubt... I just let the day happen.”
“When in doubt, know your way out, I always say."
"I thought you always said, 'When in doubt, blame the dark elves.'"
"Well, yeah, that too."
Oberon said.”
Source: Trapped
“When in doubt, listen to your body. When something is most helpful to us on our own individual journeys, our bodies often relax. We might even feel something shift, as if we’ve become lighter.”
Source: Leap With Me: A Creative Path to Finding and Following Your True Voice
“When in doubt, look inwards, the truth will shine bright.”
“When in doubt or danger, run in circles, scream and shout.”
“When in doubt, paraphrase”
Source: WHAT WON’T GET YOU YOUR DREAM JOB : STORY OF A JOB HUNT
“When in doubt, pretend.”
Source: Lessons in Chemistry
“When in doubt, reinforce your self-trust.”
Source: Sixth Sense: Unlocking Your Ultimate Mind Power
“When in doubt, smile.”
“When in doubt, stay silent. People can't tell if you're plotting a nuclear war or just bored.”
“When in doubt take a bath”
“When in doubt, take baby steps, taste the water and be cautious all the way. When assured, hit the road, jump in the sea and swim away from the shore to connect with your dreams”
“When in doubt tell the truth.”
“When in doubt tell the truth. It will confound your enemies and astound your friends.”
“When in doubt, the answer is always Death. With a capital D.”
Source: The Hazel Wood
“When in doubt, walkout!”
Source: Para sa Broken Hearted
“When in doubt - wash!”
Source: Jennie
“When in doubt, watch Die Hard.”
Source: To Money and a TV
“When in doubt whether to do something or not, I’d recommend doing it regardless of the consequences. It’s better to have a story than to have a regret.”
“When in doubt write smut!”