Famous Quotations

What I think this phrase means is that if you obviously over excessively think or more like believe that you are beautiful looking or the best there is at something, or you can out compete somebody else in a certain subject, than that means that since you can "dominate" anybody else in that certain subject than you have no rival that can match you or be better than you at that subject. So, there is no worry for that person if they are that conceited. ANS 2: If you love only yourself, nobody else will have anything to do with you (there will be no rivals for your love of yourself).

Good things in the hood can vary, but often include strong community bonds, cultural diversity, and resilience in the face of challenges. Community spaces, local businesses, and grassroots initiatives can also contribute to a sense of pride and belonging in neighborhoods.

The phrase "opium of the masses" was coined by Karl Marx to describe religion as a tool used by the ruling class to keep the working class passive and content with their oppressed conditions. It suggests that religion can be used to distract and pacify people, preventing them from seeking social change.

"Boboes" is a colloquial term used in various Caribbean countries to refer to swollen lymph nodes, typically due to an infection.

The antonym for alliteration is assonance. Alliteration involves the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words, while assonance involves the repetition of vowel sounds within words.

Benjamin Franklin is the person who the quote "He that goes a borrowing goes a sorrowing" is attributed to.

Philip Barry is the person the quote "Love: Two minds without a single thought" is attributed to.

Pea soup fog is a very thick fog that can sometimes have a dark green hue, which is where it gets its name. Today, it is usually only found in parts of Bolivia and Brazil, but can also be seen in other parts of South America, including the Amazon Basin. Other than its outward appearance it is not unlike other fog, except that it can appear very quickly, and can be dangerous if inhaled.

Northrop Frye's quote means that literature has the power to foster understanding and empathy towards different perspectives, beliefs, and cultures. By exposing readers to diverse narratives and experiences, literature encourages an open-minded and accepting attitude towards others.

Montani Semper Liberi is Latin for "Mountaineers Are Always Free". It is the official state motto of West Virginia, highlighting the spirit of independence and freedom that is characteristic of its residents.

Thomas Paine, a political activist and Founding Father of the United States, is often credited with this quote. The phrase captures the idea that overcoming challenging obstacles can lead to great success and satisfaction.

The first appearance of the quote is by Heraclitus (c.535 BC - 475 BC): "If you do not expect the unexpected, you will not find it; for it is hard to be sought out, and difficult".

Oscar Wilde famously re-quoted it as: "To expect the unexpected shows a thoroughly modern intellect" ("An Ideal Husband").

The sky has no official beginning or end. There is no limit or boundary.

So if you say to someone - buy whatever you want in that jewelry store 'the sky's the limit,' then there is no limit, or end to the budget. You could buy whatever you wanted.

The quote "It isn't gloomy-it's profound" is attributed to Russian philosopher and novelist Fyodor Dostoevsky. Dostoevsky's works often delve into deep philosophical themes and explore the complexities of human nature.

In the days of the tall ships the men being at sea for long peirods needed release. With no woman allowed on the ship the practice of having an anoumus member of the crew huddle down in one of the large wooden barrel and through a removed stay or appropreate made hole in the side of the barrel service the other needing members of the crew. Everyone got their turn. Hence the phrase "turn in the barrell".

Santa lives as long as the world is healthy. He's lived since thirteen AD so he's gonna live some more.

The quote "If I had to choose between loving you and breathing, I would use my last breath to say I love you" is often attributed to an unknown author. It is a popular sentiment expressing deep love and devotion.

James Dean did not say the phrase "Dream as if you'll live forever, live as if you'll die today." This quote is often misattributed to him, but it was actually said by author James Joyce.

Yes, the saying "don't judge a book by its cover" is a common theme that emphasizes the importance of looking beyond superficial appearances to discover the true qualities or character of someone or something. It encourages people to be open-minded, empathetic, and avoid making snap judgments based solely on outward appearances.

The ninth candle, or shammash ("servant") light - usually set in the center and raised above the others - is used to light the others.

No, "excitement in the air" is not a personification. Personification assigns human-like qualities to non-human things. In this case, excitement is being used metaphorically to convey the feeling of anticipation or energy in the atmosphere.

This phrase is a colloquial way of saying that two options or choices are very similar or equivalent, and it doesn't matter which one is chosen. It implies that the decision doesn't make a significant difference in the end.

Yes it is very good luck. I know this because when i did this in class i managed to prove my mate wrong, as the luck was i stumbled on to this question on Answers.com and nothing bad happened :)

EVERY DOG HAS HIS DAY - "According to the medieval Dutch scholar Erasmus, the saying came about as a result of the death of the Greek playwright Euripides, who in 405 B.C. was mauled and killed by a pack of dogs loosed upon him by a rival. Thus the saying is usually taken to mean that even the most lowly person will at some time get revenge on his oppressor, no matter how powerful the man may be. The Greek biographer Plutarch recorded the proverb for the first time in 'Moralia' (A.D. c. 95) rendering it as 'Even a dog gets his revenge,' and Richard Taverner included the first version in English - 'A dogge hath a day' - centuries later in his 'Proverbes' or Adages' (1539).What was virtually the modern form appeared in John Ray's 'A collection of English Proverbs' (1670) as 'Every dog hath his day'." From "Wise Words and Wives' Tales: The Origins, Meanings and Time-Honored Wisdom of Proverbs and Folk Sayings Olde and New" by Stuart Flexner and Doris Flexner (Avon Books, New York, 1993).