“In 2008 all the stars aligned perfectly for Obamas 6-point victory over John McCain. He was an inexperienced, untested neophyte, and successfully convinced enough voters to paint their own version of what hope-and-change was all about on the blank canvas he provided.” EnoughStarsVictoryPaintConvincedVersionsVotersBlankCanvasMccainBlank CanvasHope And Change Author:Bob Beauprez
“Claims have been made that I've been on a strict workout routine regulated by co-stars, whipped into shape by trainers I've never met, eating sprouted grains I can't pronounce and ultimately losing 14 pounds off my 5'3" frame. Losing 14 pounds out of necessity in order to live a healthier life is a huge victory. I'm a petite person to begin with, so the idea of my losing this amount of weight is utter lunacy. If I were to lose 14 pounds, I'd have to part with both arms. And a foot.” IfsPersonsHas BeensMadeI CanIdeasLife IsOrderStarsLosesFeetHugeArmsAmountVictoryMetsShapesEatingLosingWeightClaimsPoundsRoutineGrainStrictWorkoutTrainersLunacyPetiteHealthier Life Author:Scarlett Johansson
“Reincarnation ... makes life what it is intended to be -- a glorious adventure in which victory is absolutely sure to be ours if we persist. It proves that man [is] ... master of his fate on his road to the stars.” IfsMenStarsFateAdventureMastersVictoryProveGloriousReincarnationPersist Author:Shaw Desmond
“Acknowledging that we lose is the overarching theme in everything in Stars. To me, that's what punk means. Stars is a punk band because we acknowledge loss. We're not trying to win. We're not trying to project victory. You win alone. I'm not interested in singing for the one winner in the room; I'm interested in singing for all of the losers in the room.” TryingMeanWinningStarsLosesLossRoomsVictoryBandProjectsSingingWinnerAcknowledgeThemeLoserPunkNot Interested Author:Torquil Campbell
“O! thus be it ever, when freemen shall stand Between their loved home and the war's desolation! Blest with victory and peace, may the heav'n rescued land Praise the Power that hath made and preserved us a nation. Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just, And this be our motto: 'In God is our trust.' And the star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave!” MayMadeWarHomeNationsStarsCausesLandVictoryPraiseBraveWaveConquerTriumphFlagsMottoBannerDesolationFreemanLand Of The Free Book:Poems Source: Poems
“We star-crossed lovers of District 12, who suffered so much and enjoyed so little the rewards of our victory, do not seek our fans' favor, grace them with our smiles, or catch their kisses. We are unforgiving. And I love it. Getting to be myself at last.” LittlesLastsStarsGraceFansLoversVictoryKissingRewardsFavorsEnjoyedUnforgivingCatching FireStar Crossed LoversDistrict 12 Book:Catching Fire (The Second Book of the Hunger Games) Source: Catching Fire (The Second Book of the Hunger Games)
“You are the stars and the world is watching you. By your presence, you send a message to every village, every city, every nation. A message of hope. A message of victory.” WorldHopeNationsStarsSportsWomenCitiesVictoryMessagesVillageOlympicsInspirational SportsYour PresenceMessage Of Hope Author:Eunice Kennedy Shriver