Famous Quotations

Mountains can be personified as stoic, ancient figures that stand strong and unyielding against the elements. They are often described as towering and majestic, casting their shadows over the land like silent sentinels. Some may personify mountains as wise and mysterious entities that have witnessed the passage of time.

I believe that quote is from To Kill A Mockingbird. You can find it on page 38, if my source is correct. I think her brother said it.

Puss in Boots' favorite quote is "I have a heart of gold, and a soul of steel."

'Devoid of any applications or social context or anything. Just as a thing by itself.'

A gun, in and of itself, is just a hunk of elaborately constructed metal, incapable of doing anything either constructive or deadly. It is only when it is place in a literary, social, or manipulative context that it becomes anything at all.

One as far as I know.

like the following example, not the exclusion of said Bob :

"Hi, Sharon," said Bob.

"Hi, Bob," said Sharon.

"How are you?"

Most authors do this in conversations between characters.

Do you mean alliteration, an example - around the rock, the ragged rascal ran - using the same sound at the beginning of each word, a consonant or vowel, but not necessarily the same one

Geoffrey Chaucer essentially quoted Hippocrates' famous "Ars longa, vita brevis, occasio praeceps, experimentum periculosum, iudicium difficile," applying it to the art of love in The Parliament of Fowls. The opening lines are: The life so brief, the art so long in the learning, the attempt so hard, the conquest so sharp, the fearful joy that ever slips away so quickly--by all this I mean love, which so sorely astounds my feeling with its wondrous operation, that when I think upon it I scarce know whether I wake or sleep. http://www.umm.maine.edu/faculty/necastro/chaucer/translation/pf/pf.pdf

They give a description of the item/action being compared

eg. 'His face was as white as paper' would give the impression that the character was scared, worried or ill depending on when/how it is used.

A. E. Stallings's poem "First Love: A Quiz" explores the idea of love through a series of questions that examines the various aspects and complexities of romantic relationships. The poem challenges the reader to reconsider common beliefs and assumptions about love while reflecting on the nature of human emotions and connections.

This phrase means that those who are willing to take risks and be bold are more likely to find success or good fortune. It emphasizes the importance of courage and bravery in pursuing opportunities or facing challenges.

Purple danced elegantly across the sky, painting a regal masterpiece with its hues.

There isn't a specific quote attributed to Lucrezia Borgia, but she was known for her intelligence and wit. One of her famous sayings was, "If you knew what I know about the power of giving, you would not let a single meal pass without sharing it in some way."

The quote is actually a native American proverb. It did not come from the middle east.

Elastomers, such as rubber and silicone, are materials capable of returning to their original shape after being stretched. This property is due to their molecular structure, which allows them to deform under stress and then return to their initial form once the stress is removed.

This quote is attributed to Samuel Johnson, an English writer and lexicographer from the 18th century. Johnson's words emphasize the vibrancy and diversity of London as a city that offers endless experiences and opportunities for those who are willing to explore it.

The answer to this riddle is "lightning." Lightning is born without a mother or father, it makes a loud roar when it strikes, and it does not make a sound otherwise.

There is no definitive "cure" for Romanticism as it is a literary and artistic movement. However, one could argue that a more rational and pragmatic approach to life may counterbalance some of the intense emotionalism associated with Romanticism. Additionally, seeking a balance between passion and reason could help individuals navigate the idealism often portrayed in Romantic works.

The phrase "rhyme and reason" refers to having a logical basis or justification for something, in addition to being ordered or structured. It suggests that there is a understandable relationship or coherence between different elements.

Booker T. Washington, an influential African American educator and author, is commonly credited with saying "Excellence is to do a common thing in an uncommon way." This quote encourages individuals to approach ordinary tasks with creativity and innovation, striving for excellence in everything they do.

The phrase is a simple poem that pokes fun at the arrival of spring and implies that the birds should have returned by now. It is a playful way to celebrate the changing of the seasons and the signs of new life and growth in nature.

The author of this quote is Lewis Carroll, known for writing "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland." However, there is some debate about the true origin of this particular quote. Some attribute it to an unknown source.

One version of this oft-quoted adage is:

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He who knows not, and knows not that he knows not, is a fool. Shun him.

He who knows not, and knows that he knows not is a student. Teach him.

He who knows, and knows not that he knows, is asleep. Wake him.

He who knows, and knows that he knows is wise. Follow him.

The quote "When one tugs at a single thing in nature, he finds it attached to the rest of the world" is attributed to John Muir, who was a Scottish-American naturalist, author, and environmental philosopher. Muir was known for his writings and advocacy for preserving wilderness in the United States.

"Virtue itself turns vice being misappliedand and vice sometimes by action dignified" talks about reversal of common roles.

The first part, "Virtue itself turns vice being misappliedand," references the idea that what appears as virtue can actually be vice.

The second, "and vice sometimes by action dignified," discusses how actions typically seen as negative can sometimes have dignity.

In whole, this phrase means that virtue and vice are arbitrary.

For another literary reference to this idea, read _The Fall of the Jesus Freaks in the College Classroom_ by B.H. Fairchild.