Famous Military Quotes

Contrary to the popular belief, military is not just about bloodshed. It is also about discipline, wisdom, and yes, sometimes humor as well. All these aspects of the military life can be seldom seen together, however a glimpse of the same is reflected in the quotes given below.

Famous Military Quotes on Leadership and War

"Leadership is the art of getting someone else to do something you want done because he wants to do it." - Dwight Eisenhower (The 34th President of the United States, who previously supervised the invasion of Normandy and the defeat of Nazi Germany as the General of the US Army, then acting as a Supreme Commander of the Allied forces.)

"The objective of war is not to die for your country but to make the other bastard die for his." - George Patton (The United States Army General in the World War II.)

"There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, learning from failure." - Colin Powell (The first African-American to serve as chief of staff in the US Army.)

"The truth of the matter is that you always know the right thing to do. The hard part is doing it." - Norman Schwarzkopf (Army General of the United States who served as the Commander of the Coalition Forces in the Gulf War of 1961.)

"War is cruelty. There's no use trying to reform it, the crueler it is the sooner it will be over." - William Tecumseh Sherman (The US Army General who served as the commander of the Union in the West.)

"From time to time, the tree of liberty must be watered with the blood of tyrants and patriots." - Thomas Jefferson (The 3rd President of the United States.)

"A young man who does not have what it takes to perform military service is not likely to have what it takes to make a living." - John F. Kennedy (The 35th President of the United States.)

"Courage is fear holding on a minute longer." - George Patton (The United States Army General in the World War II.)

"People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." - George Orwell (An English novelist and journalist.)

"Discipline is the soul of an army. It makes small numbers formidable; procures success to the weak, and esteem to all". - George Washington (The 1st President of the United States and the Commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during American Revolution.)

Funny Military Quotes and Sayings

"Why does the Air Force need expensive new bombers? Have the people we've been bombing over the years been complaining?" - George Wallace

"The direct use of force is such a poor solution to any problem, it is generally employed only by small children and large nations." - David Friedman

"When I lost my rifle, the Army charged me 85 dollars. That is why in the Navy the Captain goes down with the ship." - Dick Gregory

"Our bombs are smarter than the average high school student. At least they can find Kuwait." - A. Whitney Brown

"My rule is: If you meet the weakest vessel, attack; if it is a vessel equal to yours, attack; and if it is stronger than yours, also attack..." - Admiral Stepan O. Makarov

These were some famous quotes and sayings which were used by some of the prominent personalities in the history to inculcate the Never Say Die spirit in the army men. The compilation included quotes by various presidents, generals and even some writers. However, if you feel we missed out on some famous quote/s which deserved a place in the compilation, we'd like to hear from you.

Short Inspirational Quotes

In order to reach your goal and achieve success, all you need is hard work and a lot of motivation. Specially, in difficult times, when you are feeling low and lost, some comforting and encouraging words can lift your spirits. With this, you are again ready to face the difficult situations and conquer them. It is said that inspiration is one of the driving forces that helps people attain their goals. Following quotes can be helpful in providing encouragement that you need in order to look forward with hope for a bright future.

Quotes about Life

Sometimes, a simple quote of a few words has a stronger effect on us than any philosophy book. Such a quote may directly reach our heart and set us thinking. Don't believe it? Take a look.

"The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step."
- Lao Tzu

The aforementioned quote is by one of the most popular Chinese philosophers, Lao Tzu (or Laozi). It is found in the classic text Tao Te Ching, which dates back to the 6th century B.C. This simple quote has many meanings; and equivalents of the same are found in many other languages and scriptures in the world. When translated literally from Chinese, it translates as "A thousand-mile journey starts from your feet down there". It can also be interpreted in many different ways. Here are few more simple yet deeply inspirational quotes.

Life isn't about finding yourself. Life's about creating yourself.
- George Bernard Shaw

A goal without a plan is just a wish.
- Antoine de Saint Exupery

Hope is the dream of a man awake.
- French Proverb

It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see.
- Henry David Thoreau

Formal education will make you a living. Self education will make you a fortune.
- Jim Rohn

Talk doesn't cook rice.
- Chinese Proverb

Life is change. Growth is optional. Choose wisely.
- Karen Kaiser Clark

Many of life's failures are people who had not realized how close they were to success when they gave up.
- Thomas A. Edison

Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, the mind can achieve.
- Napoleon Hill

Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new!
- Albert Einstein

The time is always right to do what is right.
- Martin Luther King Jr.

Trust yourself. You know more than you think you do.
- Benjamin Spock

Inspirational Quotes about Love

It will be easier for those who have experienced love or are in love now to know the true meaning of the quotes mentioned below. They will also make you realize that love is the only thing that makes life worth living. Love also provides the necessary encouragement.

If you judge people, you have no time to love them.
- Mother Teresa

The way to love anything is to realize that it might be lost.
- G.K. Chesterton

The supreme happiness of life is the conviction that we are loved.
- Victor Hugo

We are all born for love. It is the principle of existence, and its only end.
- Benjamin Disraeli

Love and desire are the spirit's wings to great deeds.
- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Love is that condition in which the happiness of another person is essential to your own.
- Robert Heinlein

He has achieved success who has lived well, laughed often, and loved much.
- Bessie Stanley

Love has nothing to do with what you are expecting to get, it's what you are expected to give; which is everything.
- Katharine Hepburn

Love is always bestowed as a gift: freely, willingly, and without expectation.... We don't love to be loved; we love to love.
- Leo Buscaglia

To love is to receive a glimpse of heaven.
- Karen Sunde

Love and magic have a great deal in common. They enrich the soul, delight the heart. And they both take practice.
- Nora Roberts

Romance is the glamor which turns the dust of everyday life into a golden haze.
- Amanda Cross

For those who love; time is eternity.
- Henry Van Dyke

Love is great when you find someone to give it to.
- Chris Myrick

Love life and life will love you back. Love people and they will love you back.
- Arthur Rubinstein

Love is neither true or false, love is love.
- Camilla Saunders

Didn't you know that people hide love like a flower too precious to be picked?
- Wu Ti

Now, speaking about it, do you know where does the word 'inspiration' come from? Its origin is found in Latin word nsprre which literally means 'to breathe in' or 'to infuse in'. And from here, originate the different meanings of the word, inspiration, like to influence, to infuse ideas, to inhale, etc. If these quotes have actually influenced your mind, you can share them through scrapbooks, T-shirt quotes, text messages, etc. Ciao!

Holocaust Quotes

"The Nazis victimized some people for what they did, some for what they refused to do, some for what they were, and some for the fact that they were."
- John Conway

"The Holocaust was the most evil crime ever committed."
- Stephen Ambrose

"Holocaust Memorial Day is intended as an inclusive commemoration of all the individuals and communities who suffered as a result of the Holocaust - not only Jews, but also Gypsies, Slavs, homosexuals, political prisoners and dozens of ethnic and other minorities."
- Jack Straw

"We in the United States should be all the more thankful for the freedom and religious tolerance we enjoy. And we should always remember the lessons learned from the Holocaust, in hopes we stay vigilant against such inhumanity now and in the future."
- Charlie Dent

"When I teach about the Holocaust, I use it to try and get people to understand that the values that led to Hitler's election and the theories behind the mass execution of Jews were also prominent and are prominent in American society."
- Ralph Leck

"For me the Holocaust was not only a Jewish tragedy, but also a human tragedy. After the war, when I saw that the Jews were talking only about the tragedy of six million Jews, I sent letters to Jewish organizations asking them to talk also about the millions of others who were persecuted with us together - many of them only because they helped Jews."
- Simon Wiesenthal

"In Italy, the country where fascism was born, we have a particular relation with the Holocaust, but as a turning point in history it belongs to everybody in the world. It is a part of humanity."
- Roberto Benigni

"The Holocaust is a central event in many people's lives, but it also has become a metaphor for our century. There cannot be an end to speaking and writing about it. Besides, in Israel, everyone carries a biography deep inside him."
- Aharon Appelfeld

"No one yet knows what awaits the Jews in the twenty-first century, but we must make every effort to ensure that it is better than what befell them in the twentieth, the century of the Holocaust."
- Benjamin Netanyahu

"... in spite of everything, I still believe that people are really good at heart. I simply can't build up my hopes on a foundation consisting of confusion, misery, and death. I see the world gradually being turned into a wilderness, I hear the ever approaching thunder, which will destroy us too, I can feel the sufferings of millions and yet, if I look up into the heavens, I think that it will all come right, that this cruelty too will end, and that peace and tranquility will return again."
- Anne Frank

Headstone Quotes

What you feel for your loved one, is a feeling so special, that only a few words can justify it. Similarly, very few headstone quotes can inspire emotion and make those words seem special. The headstone sayings or quotes that you choose for your loved one, should be such that it shows his/her character and personality. The words should reflect on that person's life, showing what the person was or what he lived for. You can write something yourself and make it special, rather than using some other quotes, as they are bound to be common. But if you don't have those perfect words, we understand. It's not easy to say things to someone who was close, but isn't in this world anymore. Have a look at these few headstone quotes that might help you in remembering that person, in the best possible way.

Headstone Quotes and Sayings:

...Of The Famous
Usually, people choose quotes that were used when famous people died. If your relative was a fan of that particular person, or if the quote really does suit him, you can aptly use it. For example, if the deceased was a really huge fan of Michael Jackson, you could use a Michael Jackson's quote for that person's headstone. Another reason people choose these famous quotes is because the person himself suggested it before dying. Some people do have a wish of that sort at times. Here are some gravestone quotes by, and of famous people that you can go through.

• Good friend, for Jesus sake forbeare
  To digg the dust enclosed here!
  Blest be ye man that spares thes stones
  And curst be he that moues my bones. - William Shakespeare
• I am ready to meet my Maker.
  Whether my Maker is prepared,
  for the great ordeal of meeting me is another matter - Winston Churchill
• The best is yet to come. - Frank Sinatara
• WORKERS OF ALL LANDS UNITE.
  The philosophers have only interpreted the world in various ways; the point is to change it. - Karl Marx

...for Babies/Children
It is very difficult to write something for a child, as the meaning, and the words we use, both have to be simple. In such circumstances and situations, it is also very difficult to express what exactly you feel. You are usually at a loss of words, and we completely understand. Here are some headstone quotes for children that might make your task simpler. Hope they help.

• An angel in the book of life
  Wrote down our babies birth
  And whispered as she closed the book
  Too beautiful for this earth
• When someone you love becomes a memory,
  the memory becomes a treasure.
  Here, sleeps ours.
• O blessed little sunbeam,
  O child of love and prayer,
  We give thee to the keeping,
  Of the tender Shepherd's care
• "Tread carefully, here lies our world."

...for Mom
Even though the thought of death is inevitable, the loss of a mother is not acceptable to most. A mother is the closest person to everyone on this earth, and is considered a major loss for every single person. A mother does so much for us since childhood, that it is difficult to sum that all up in a few words, ones that would do justice to every single thing you want to say. What do you say to your support system for life? Here are some headstone quotes that might get you closer to some feelings you want to express, with the help of words.

• They that love beyond the world cannot be separated by it. Death cannot kill what never dies.
  - William Penn
• A little tribute, small and tender,
  Just to say we still remember.
• Mom, we treasure still, with love sincere, Beautiful memories of one so dear.
• Dear mother you are not forgotten,
  Though on earth you are no more,
  Still in memory you are with us,
  As you always were before

...for Dad
The head of a family, deserves not only love, but also great respect from all the people in the family. For everything that he has done for you, since you first opened your eyes. We know it is a great loss, but let's not think of that now. Let us think of how we can make it a little better, by deciding some headstone quotes that he might like. A quote showing your love and respect for him.

• He was an emblem for love, his heart as vast and ocean,
  With full of care and concern,
  We shall miss you Daddy.
• Sadly missed along life's way,
  Quietly remembered every day,
  No longer in our life to share,
  But in our hearts he's always there.
• His charming ways and smiling face,
  Are a pleasure to recall,
  He had a kindly word for each,
  And died beloved by all.
• An understanding heart,
  An intelligent mind,
  We miss you Dad,
  You were one of a kind

...For The Last Laughs
Yes, he was a funny chap, and for him, nothing can be better than a funny goodbye, right? Even though we face a tremendous loss, sometimes, the words that describe a person the best, are funny ones. They show us how the person lived, and how he wishes to be remembered. This can sometimes be difficult as we are yet not done grieving the person. But then this is just a step forward in letting it be, and doing the best you can. Here are some funny quotes and sayings for those funny souls.

• Stranger tread this ground with gravity,
  Dentist Archer is filling his last cavity.
• James A. Sheldon,
  1867-1946,
  "The defense rests".
  (For a lawyer)
• I'm dead dude!
• Be right back
• "I TOLD YOU I WAS NOT WELL!"

These were some headstone quotes and ideas for inscriptions that will be of some help to you. These will surely be, few of the most special words of your life. I hope these meaningful headstone sayings appealed to you, and that you liked them. Choose from these with care, as these are words inscribed for life. With God's grace, may the soul of your loved one rest in peace. Amen!

Quotes About Empowering Women

Empowering quotes and sayings, help to inspire a woman, make her stronger, rise a ray of hope and develop optimism. Motivating a woman makes her step out of the limits she has drawn around her. Many of these famous quotes and sayings are framed by feminists and celebrities, who have also strived for the rights of women and given below is a short collection of such empowering quotes for women.

Empowering and Inspirational Quotes for Women

If a woman can only succeed by emulating men, I think it is a great loss and not a success. The aim is not only for a woman to succeed, but to keep her womanhood and let her womanhood influence society. - Suzanne Brogger

Some of us are becoming the men we wanted to marry. - Gloria Steinem

Women have to harness their power - it's absolutely true. It's just learning not to take the first no. And if you can't go straight ahead, you go around the corner. - Cher

A woman is the full circle. Within her is the power to create, nurture and transform. - Diane Mariechild

The test for whether or not you can hold a job should not be the arrangement of your chromosomes. - Bella Abzug

Women's empowerment is intertwined with respect for human rights. - Mahnaz Afkhami

How important it is to recognize and celebrate our heroes and she-roes. - Maya Angelou

Feminism is an entire world view or gestalt, not just a laundry list of women's issues. - Charlotte Bunch

The emotional, sexual, and psychological stereotyping of females begins when the doctor says, "It's a girl." - Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm

My idea of feminism is self-determination, and it's very open-ended: every woman has the right to become herself, and do whatever she needs to do. - Ani DiFranco

When women's true history shall have been written, her part in the upbuilding of this nation will astound the world. - Abigail Duniway

My mother told me to be a lady. And for her, that meant be your own person, be independent. - Ruth Bader Ginsburg

I've always been a big believer in equality. No one has ever been able to tell me I couldn't do something because I was a girl. - Anne Hathaway

I was raised in Boston by three older brothers and a very strong and empowering single mom. - Eliza Dushku

Woman must not accept; she must challenge. She must not be awed by that which has been built up around her; she must reverence that woman in her which struggles for expression. - Margaret Sanger

The beauty of empowering others is that your own power is not diminished in the process. - Barbara Colorose

All women are misfits. We do not fit into this world without amputations. - Marge Piercy

I myself have never been able to find out precisely what feminism is; I only know that people call me a feminist whenever I express sentiments that differentiate me from a doormat. - Rebecca West

Funny Empowering Women Quotes

Feminism encourages women to leave their husbands, kill their children, practice witchcraft, destroy capitalism and become lesbians. - Pat Robertson

Behind every successful man there is a surprised woman. - Maryon Pearson

Can you imagine a world without men? No crime and lots of happy fat women. - Sylvia Plath

Nature has given women so much power that the law has very wisely given them little. - Anonymous

The true republic: men, their rights and nothing more; women, their rights and nothing less. - Franklin P. Adams

A girl can wait for the right man to come along, but in the meantime that doesn't mean she still can't have a wonderful time with all the wrong ones. - Cher

A good part - and definitely the most fun part - of being a feminist is about frightening men. - Julie Burchill

The list of empowering quotes for women is quite long, and aforementioned are some of the popular ones. I hope you enjoyed reading these quotes.

Thoughtful Quotes

If emotional turmoil is the worst thing that we go through in life, coming across quotes which are thoughtful and inspiring is perhaps the best thing that can happen to us when we are in this state of mind. Coming from some people who are the stalwarts of their respective fields, these quotes have a lot for us to learn from. The fact that there is something to learn from these thoughtful quotes, doesn't make them preachy. At times, we can simply go through a compilation of such quotes and cherish our memories.

... about Life
You remember the last time you just didn't feel like doing anything, and that too for no reason whatsoever. Such moments do come in everybody's life at some or the other point - and most of us crib about this bad phase till it passes by, while others take it as a lesson and move on.

Believe that life is worth living and your belief will help create the fact. - William James

The pendulum of the mind alternates between sense and nonsense, not between right and wrong. - Carl Jung

Just living is not enough. One must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower. - Hans Christian Anderson

A man who dares to waste one hour of time has not discovered the value of life. - Charles Darwin

Dream as if you'll live forever, live as if you'll die today. - James Dean

Life is like a coin. You can spend it any way you wish, but you only spend it once. - Lillian Dickson

In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: it goes on. - Robert Frost

Life's not always fair. Sometimes you can get a splinter even sliding down a rainbow. - Terri Guillemets

Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending. - Maria Robinson

It is common sense to take a method and try it. If it fails, admit it frankly and try another. But above all, try something. - Franklin D. Roosevelt

... about Love
An emotion that can never be defined - love happens to everybody. If you haven't experienced it as yet, these love quotes will help you realize what it means to be in love.

The magic of first love is our ignorance that it can never end. - Benjamin Disraeli

Love is much like a wild rose, beautiful and calm, but willing to draw blood in its defense. - Mark Overby

When love is not madness, it is not love. - Pedro Calderon de la Barca

There is always some madness in love. But there is also always some reason in madness. - Nietzsche

Love is a canvas furnished by Nature and embroidered by imagination. - Voltaire

Love is the only sane and satisfactory answer to the problem of human existence. - Eric Fromm

Love is the condition in which the happiness of another person is essential to your own. - Robert Heinlein

Those who are faithful know only the trivial side of love; it is the faithless who know love's tragedies. - Oscar Wilde

It would be impossible to "love" anyone or anything one knew completely. Love is directed towards what lies hidden in its object. - Paul Valery

To find someone who will love you for no reason, and to shower that person with reasons, that is the ultimate happiness. - Robert Brault

... about Friendship
They say that friendship is one of the most important relationship in life because, unlike other relationships, you choose your friends on your own.

A friend is one of the nicest things you can have, and one of the best things you can be. - Douglas Pagels

Our most difficult task as a friend is to offer understanding when we don't understand. - Robert Brault

The friend is the man who knows all about you, and still likes you. - Elbert Hubbard

We are keenly aware of the faults of our friends, but if they like us enough it doesn't matter. - Mignon McLaughlin

True friendship comes when silence between two people is comfortable. - Dave Tyson Gentry

He who has a thousand friends has not a friend to spare, and he who has one enemy will meet him everywhere. - Ralph Waldo Emerson

Constant use will not wear ragged the fabric of friendship. - Dorothy Parker

The language of friendship is not words but meanings. - Henry David Thoreau

Sometimes you put walls up not to keep people out, but to see who cares enough to break them down. - Anonymous

I don't need a friend who changes when I change and who nods when I nod; my shadow does that much better. - Plutarch

Many times, a slight misunderstanding can ruin our relationships, and that is the point wherein these quotes which initiate the thought process come to our rescue.

Leadership Quotes by Women

Leaders are born, not made!

This famous quote by Vince Lombardi is one of the most popular quotes about leadership. Arguably, it is also true when said vice versa. Leadership does not come to all. Leaders are marked by specific qualities like courage, decision-making, having strong views, etc. Leaders are no doubt charismatic, having a strong presence and personality. Along with men, there have been many women leaders who have been equally successful as their male counterparts. Take a look at the following famous quotes by women, that will help you know about leadership.

Famous Quotes About Leadership

We need women leaders. But we need them to have a vision for something.
- Charlotte Bunch

We are not interested in the possibilities of defeat; they do not exist.
- Queen Victoria

No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.
- Eleanor Roosevelt

I believe that the capacity that any organization needs is for leadership to appear anywhere it is needed, when it is needed.
- Margaret J. Wheatley

Leadership should be more participative than directive, more enabling than performing.
- Mary D. Poole

Knowing that we can make a difference in this world is a great motivator. How can we know this and not be involved?
- Susan Jeffers

Getting ahead in a difficult position requires avid faith in yourself. That is why some people with mediocre talent, but with great inner drive, go much further than people with vastly superior talent.
- Sophia Loren

Leadership should be born out of the understanding of the needs of those who would be affected by it.
- Marian Anderson

Humans are ambitious and rational and proud. And we don't fall in line with people who don't respect us and who we don't believe have our best interests at heart. We are willing to follow leaders, but only to the extent that we believe they call on our best, not our worst.
- Rachel Maddow

Clearly no one knows what leadership has gone undiscovered in women of all races, and in black and other minority men.
- Gloria Steinem

Don't let anything stop you. There will be times when you'll be disappointed, but you can't stop. Make yourself the very best that you can make of what you are. The very best.
- Sadie T. Alexander

Never mistake knowledge for wisdom. One helps you make a living; the other helps you make a life.
- Sandra Carey

A leader takes people where they want to go. A great leader takes people where they don't necessarily want to go, but ought to be.
- Rosalynn Carter

In the course of history, there comes a time when humanity is called to shift to a new level of consciousness, to reach a higher moral ground. A time when we have to shed our fear and give hope to each other. That time is now.
- Wangari Maathai

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.
- Margaret Mead

The leadership instinct you are born with is the backbone. You develop the funny bone and the wishbone that go with it.
- Elaine Agather

Great necessities call forth great leaders!
- Abigail Adams

Being powerful is like being a lady. If you have to tell people you are, you aren't!
- Margaret Thatcher

Leaders are more powerful role models when they learn than when they teach!
- Rosabeth Moss Kantor

These quotes will surely give you an insight on leadership. Reading the quotes merely will not make you a leader; but, it will surely set your mind thinking in a different manner and inspire you towards success. Ciao!

Popular Movie Quotes

Movies are a slice of life on the celluloid and it is made grand and panoramic by all the brain-storming put in by great brains. There are situation, which are analogical or similar to situations that we face everyday so the dialogs used have a great impact on us. We relate to them and as a result of which it becomes a part of the common man's language. So here are some popular and famous which have been the all time favorites and would remain so.

Famous Movie Quotes

Col. Kurtz (Marlon Brando): "The horror, the horror" in Apocalypse Now

Colonel Saito (Sessue Hayakawa): "Do not speak to me of rules. This is war! This is not a game of cricket!" in The Bridge on the River Kwai

Tuco (Eli Wallach): "When you have to shoot, shoot...don't talk." in The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly

Rose (Kate Winslet): "I'll never let go. I'll never let go, Jack." in Titanic

Franz Liebkind (Kenneth Mars)"Hitler was better-looking than Churchill, he was a better dresser than Churchill, he had more hair, he told funnier jokes, and he could dance the pants off of Churchill!" in The Producers

Jack Torrance (Jack Nicholson): "Wendy? Darling? Light of my life?...I'm not gonna hurt ya. I'm just gonna bash your brains in. I'm gonna bash 'em right the f--- in!" in The Shining

Verbal Kint (Kevin Spacey): "The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist." In The Usual Suspects

Wooderson (Matthew McConaughey): "That's what I love about these high school girls, man: I get older, they stay the same age." in Dazed and Confused

David St. Hubbins (Michael McKean): "I do not, for one, think that the problem was that the band was down. I think that the problem may have been that there was a Stonehenge monument on the stage that was in danger of being crushed by a dwarf." in This Is Spinal Tap

Dean Wormer (John Vernon): "Fat, drunk, and stupid is no way to go through life, son." in National Lampoon's Animal House

Maximus (Russell Crowe):"My name is Maximus Decimus Meridius, commander of the armies of the North, general of the Felix legions, loyal servant to the true emperor, Marcus Aurelius. Father to a murdered son, husband to a murdered wife. And I will have my vengeance, in this life or the next." in Gladiator

Pee-wee Herman (Paul Reubens) :"There's a lotta things about me you don't know anything about, Dottie. Things you wouldn't understand. Things you couldn't understand."in Pee-wee's Big Adventure

Alex Forrest (Glenn Close):"Bring the dog, I love animals. I'm a great cook." in Fatal Attraction

Dante (Brian O'Halloran): "Empire had the better ending. I mean, Luke gets his hand cut off, finds out Vader's his father, Han gets frozen and taken away by Boba Fett. It ends on such a down note. I mean, that's what life is, a series of down endings. All Jedi had was a bunch of Muppets." in Clerks

Crash Davis (Kevin Costner): "Relax, all right? Don't try to strike everybody out. Strikeouts are boring; besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. It's more democratic."in Bull Durham

Aurora greenway (Shirley MacLaine) :"My daughter is in pain...Give my daughter the shot!"in Terms of Endearment

Jessica rabbit (Kathleen Turner):"I'm not bad; I'm just drawn that way." in Who Framed Roger Rabbit

Maxwell Scott (Carleton Young): "This is the West, sir. When the legend becomes fact, print the legend."in The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance

Ray (Jonathan Lipnicki): "Jerry, d'you know the human head weighs eight pounds? in Jerry Maguire

Virginia Woolf (Nicole Kidman): "Someone has to die in order that the rest of us should value life more." in The Hours

Sportsmanship Quotes for Kids

Sportsmanship is a concept that implies adherence to the rules and regulations of a sport, and the following of proper sports etiquette. There have been many advocates of good sportsmanship over the years and there are plenty of quotes that have been attributed to them. Some of these quotes inspire us, some discourage us, some make us thoughtful while some quotes are just plain farcical.

It helps develop their characters, introduces them to the virtues of team spirit and teaches them to be humble in victory and optimistic in defeat. At the same time, it also gives them an insight into the benefits of playing sports.

Quotes about Sportsmanship

The purpose of quotes should be to produce a motivational feeling in children. It should show them the importance of respecting their opponents, the significance of fair play and the value of hard work and determination.

• I've missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed. - Michael Jordan
• Champions keep playing until they get it right. - Billie Jean King
• Once you learn to quit, it becomes a habit. - Vince Lombardi
• The will must be stronger than the skill. - Muhammad Ali
• It does not matter how many times you get knocked down, but how many times you get up. - Vince Lombardi
• It is your response to winning and losing that makes you a winner or a loser. - Harry Sheeny
• You miss 100 percent of the shots you never take. - Wayne Gretzky
• I never thought about losing, but now that it's happened, the only thing is to do it right. - Muhammad Ali
• The impossible is often untried. - Jim Goodwin
• Do not throw in the towel; use it for wiping the sweat off your face. - Unknown
• The man who can drive himself further once the effort gets painful is the man who will win. - Sir Roger Bannister
• A winner never whines. - Paul Brown
• Show me a guy who's afraid to look bad, and I'll show you a guy you can beat every time. - Lou Brock
• If you can believe it, the mind can achieve it. - Ronnie Lott
• The skill to win is important, but the will to win is vital. - Joe Paterno
• I can accept failure. Everyone fails at something. But I can't accept not trying. - Michael Jordan
• One man practicing sportsmanship is far better than a hundred teaching it. - Knute Rockne
• I think sportsmanship is knowing that it is a game, that we are only as good as our opponents, and whether you win or lose, to always give 100 percent. - Sue Wicks
• It ain't over till it's over. - Yogi Berra
• If winning isn't everything, why do they keep score? - Vince Lombardi
• Teamwork is the fuel that allows common people to produce uncommon results. - Unknown
• You win some, you lose some. But you live. You live to fight another day. - Mr. Jones, Friday (movie)
• Impossible is nothing. - Adidas slogan
• The time when there is no one to feel sorry for you or cheer you is when a player is truly made. - Tim Duncan
• Failing to prepare is preparing to fail. - Wayne Gretzky
• To play is in the mind. To win is in the heart. - Jennifer McCombs
• Winners must have two things - definite goals and a burning desire to achieve them. - Brad Burden
• Victory is in the quality of the competition, not just the final score. - Mike Marshall
• Fall seven times, stand up eight. - Japanese proverb
• A team with a star player is a good team, a team without one is a great team. - Unknown
• It's always too soon to quit. - Norman Vincent Peale
• It's the lack of faith that makes people afraid of meeting challenges, and I believe in myself. - Muhammad Ali
• It's not my job to motivate players. They bring extraordinary motivation to our program. It's my job not to de-motivate them. - Lou Holtz
• It is nothing new or original to say that golf is played one stroke at a time. But it took me many years to realize it. - Bobby Jones
• It's not so important who starts the game but who finishes it. - John Wooden
• I'd run over my own mother to win the Super Bowl. - Joe Jacobi
• To win, I'd run over Joe's mom too. - Matt Millen (after hearing the previous quote)
• Pitching is 80% of the game and the other half is hitting and fielding. - Mickey Rivers
• We can't win at home, we can't on the road. As general manager I just can't figure out where else to play. - Pat Williams
• I have a god-given talent. I got it from my dad. - Julian Wakefield
• 0-0 is a big score. - Ron Atkinson
• We didn't underestimate them. They were a lot better than we thought. - Sir Bobby Robson
• When you are 4-0 up you should never lose 7-1. - Lawrie McMenemy
• Winning doesn't really matter as long as you win. - Vinnie Jones
• We lost because we didn't win. - Ronaldo
• I never comment on referees, and I'm not going to break the habit of a lifetime for that prat. - Ron Atkinson

There are many better as well as worse quotes that you can easily find over the Internet as well. It is always a pleasant feeling to hear famous quotes from world-class athletes and sportsmen, as it shows that they are just human. It is their will to succeed combined with the values of sportsmanship that helps them excel in their respective fields.

Funny Work Quotes

Work is important; it's what we do for living. But at times, it can be mundane, stressful or boring. Undeniably, work has its own share of fun and a bit of something to sulk about. A great collection of some thoughtful and funny work quotes has been put together in this article. See what people from different backgrounds have to say about work.

Tip: Pick any quote that suits you for the day, and pin or stick it somewhere on your workstation.



It's just a job. Grass grows, birds fly, waves pound the sand. I beat people up.
Muhammad Ali

Hard work never killed anybody, but why take a chance?
Edgar Bergen

Anyone who can walk to the welfare office can walk to work.
Al Capp

A lot of fellows nowadays have a B.A., M.D., or Ph.D. Unfortunately, they don't have a J.O.B.
Fats Domino


Find a job you like and you add five days to every week.
H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

I've got all the money I'll ever need, if I die by four o'clock.
Henny Youngman

Oh, you hate your job? Why didn't you say so? There's a support group for that. It's called EVERYBODY, and they meet at the bar.
Drew Carey


When a man tells you that he got rich through hard work, ask him: 'Whose?'
Don Marquis

Even if you are on the right track, you will get run over if you just sit there.
Will Rogers

The only thing that ever sat its way to success was a hen.
Sarah Brown


A baseball game is twice as much fun if you're seeing it on the company's time.
William C. Feather

If hard work is the key to success, most people would rather pick the lock.
Claude McDonald

What I don't like about office Christmas parties is looking for a job the next day.
Phyllis Diller



Never go to a doctor whose office plants have died.
Erma Bombeck

The remaining work to finish in order to reach your goal increases as the deadline approaches.
Bove's Theorem

Unemployment is capitalism's way of getting you to plant a garden.
Orson Scott Card


In fifty years, he never worked a day. To him, nine to five was odds on a horse.
Archie Bunker

I like work; it fascinates me. I can sit and look at it for hours.
Jerome K. Jerome

We pretend to work because they pretend to pay us.
Anonymous


The British soldier can stand up to anything except the British War Office.
George Bernard Shaw

There's something boring about people who have to go to an office for a living.
Karl Lagerfeld

My job is fun! I should change this line once in a while. My brain has started to realize that I am lying to it every morning.
Anonymous


Beat the 5 o'clock rush, leave work at noon.
Anonymous

Every day I get up and look through the Forbes list of the richest people in America. If I'm not there, I go to work.
Robert Orben

I believe in hard work. But, it will take some time to make this believe into a real thing!
Anonymous
Some More Quotes about Work

The brain is a wonderful organ; it starts working the moment you get up in the morning and does not stop until you get into the office.
Robert Frost
The easiest job in the world has to be coroner. Surgery on dead people. What's the worst thing that could happen? If everything went wrong, maybe you'd get a pulse.
Denise Miller
If A equals success, then the formula is A = X + Y + Z. Where X is work. Y is play. Z is keep your mouth shut.
Albert Einstein
Going to work for a large company is like getting on a train. Are you going sixty miles an hour or is the train going sixty miles an hour and you're just sitting still?
J. Paul Getty
God put me on this Earth to accomplish a certain number of things. Right now, I am so far behind I will never die.
Bill Watterson
The taxpayer - that's someone who works for the federal government but doesn't have to take the civil service examination.
Ronald Reagan
Son, if you really want something in this life, you have to work for it. Now quiet! They're about to announce the lottery numbers.
Homer Simpson
I'm not a bad guy! I work hard, and I love my kids. So why should I spend half my Sunday hearing about how I'm going to Hell?
Homer Simpson
I think Smithers picked me because of my motivational skills. Everyone says they have to work a lot harder when I'm around.
Homer Simpson
Lisa, if you don't like your job you don't strike. You just go in every day and do it really half-assed. That's the American way.
Homer Simpson
Work is a necessity for man. Man invented the alarm clock.
Pablo Picasso
Show me a man who is a good loser and I'll show you a man who is playing golf with his boss.
Jim Murray
Leaving you with one last funny quote about work, "If you think your boss is stupid, remember: you wouldn't have a job if he was any smarter." John Gotti

Famous Novels

Index

• Classics
• Comedy
• Fantasy
• Romance
• Mystery/Suspense
• Science Fiction
• Horror
• Action/Adventure
• Young Adult

The Oxford British and World English Dictionary defines a novel as "a fictitious prose narrative of book length, typically representing character and action with some degree of realism." In general, a novel can be described as a fictional work of writing, mostly in the form of prose, that builds up to a story. It should be noted that even if the story is largely related to an actual event or completely based on facts, most novels are claimed as fictitious, either in the text or on the publication page.

The word 'novel' was coined from the term 'novella' in the 18^th century. However, today the two terms are used to describe two different literary forms. The major difference between a novella and a novel is the content length; a novel is usually around 200 to 500 pages whereas a novella runs up to a maximum of 150 pages or so.

Classics
Anna Karenina (1877) by Leo Tolstoy
Alternate Genre: Psychological/Tragedy/Realism

It is a simple yet thought-provoking story of a married woman, Anna. The novel has a simplistic plot that encapsulates Anna's inner turmoil as her heart is caught between the debonair Count Vronsky, and her husband and child. It is a highly relatable story about a woman's inner conflict between her desires and her duties as a wife and mother. One of the most loved novels of all time, Tolstoy's tragic tale of love, desire, and fate is sure to engross you like never before.
The Grapes of Wrath (1939) by John Steinbeck
Alternate Genre: Historical Fiction/American Realism

Set amidst the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl in America, The Grapes of Wrath is a story of tragedy and struggle in its most raw form. Though the tale is that of a farmer's family from Oakland and their journey to California in search of jobs; in essence, it captures the struggle and hardship of the thousands of people whose lives were torn apart during that period. It showcases the spirit among those thousands; and their determination to work their way up from nothing while facing dire circumstances in the darkest of times.
Lolita (1955) by Vladimir Nabokov
Alternate Genre: Tragicomedy

The story begins with Humbert describing the demise of his childhood love, Annabel Leigh, and his obsession with young and seductive girls. His lust and obsession then focuses on the young Lolita, who reminds him of Annabel. Vladimir's tale displays a strange kind of love, one with obsession to the point of outrage. The emotions of passion gradually shape into tragedy as this high level drama novel comes to an end.
Gone With the Wind (1936) by Margaret Mitchell
Alternate Genre: Historical Fiction/Romance

The novel portrays American Civil War and Reconstruction through the life of the protagonist, Scarlett O'Hara. It also focuses on Scarlett's trial and tribulations and her complicated relationship with a charming 'rogue', Rhett Butler. Though the novel has lots of political, historical and social references, it is widely considered as a romantic novel.
Other Bestsellers

Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert
Les Misrables by Victor Hugo
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain
Wuthering Heights by Emily Bront
Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy
Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell
The Great Gatsby by Scott Fitzgerald
A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens
Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen
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Comedy
Catch-22 (1961) by Joseph Heller
Alternate Genre: Tragicomedy/War

Catch-22 is undoubtedly one of the most funniest novels ever, a truly perennial classic in the comic genre. The protagonist, Yossarian is a man who doesn't wish to fly in the war and is constantly tumbling around trying to save himself. The plot in itself is quite hilarious, with a bunch of funny characters stuck in ironic situations, and they will make you roll over with laughter every time you read this book.
Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal (2002) by Christopher Moore
Alternate Genre: Comic Fantasy

Lamb is a cracker of a book which lukewarmly approaches the subject of Christianity in a lighthearted way. Though we're all mostly aware of Christ's birth and the latter years, there's little known about his adolescent years. The book is narrated as though Biff (Christ's childhood pal and perhaps the only one who knew the entire story) is resurrected, and he is retelling the tale. With hilarious twists like hot girls, yoga and kung fu, Lamb is surely a must read.
Something Fresh (1915) by P. G. Wodehouse
Alternate Genre: Satire

Wodehouse is widely acknowledged as one of the most famous novelists of the comedy genre. His novels are funny as well as engrossing while his characters are classic likable eccentric caricatures. Something Fresh is the first Blandings Castle novel. The story begins with Lord Emsworth and the mess he steps into thanks to his habit of absentmindedly pocketing things. Hell breaks loose when he unknowingly pockets a prized Egyptian scarab beetle from a millionaire, Mr. Peters. It also so happens that Mr. Peters' daughter is set to marry Emsworth's son. Two young people are tasked with retrieving this scarab from Emsworth for Mr. Peters; hilarity ensues in their outrageous attempts to do so.
The Maintenance of Headway (2009) by Magnus Mills

This one is a great read if you are looking for something lighthearted and stress-relieving. A quirky story of bus drivers and how they manage to be on time, all day long. A witty story in the form of a short novel with an interesting take on the absurdities of day-to-day situations.
Other Bestsellers

Good Omens by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman
Straight Man by Richard Russo
Overqualified by Joey Comeau
You Suck: A Love Story by Christopher Moore
I Totally Meant To Do That by Jane Borden
English Passengers by Matthew Kneale
A Dirty Job by Christopher Moore
Wonder Boys by Michael Chabon
A Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole
Lucky Jim by Kingsley Amis
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Fantasy
The Hobbit (1937) by J. R. R. Tolkien
Alternate Genre: Action/Adventure

The quiet and peace-loving hobbit Bilbo signs up to reclaim the Lonely Mountain; an uncertain quest with dangers at every step. The story unwinds as a wizard (Gandalf), thirteen dwarves, and Bilbo attempt to complete an almost impossible journey to the Lonely Mountain.
A Game of Thrones (1996) by George R. R. Martin
Book I of A Song Of Ice And Fire
Alternate Genre: High Fantasy

A Game of Thrones is a story of betrayal, tragedy, and power. The story has countless layers with numerous plots and strikingly different characters, and points of view. As the name suggests, A Game of Thrones is all about power, possession, and desire, set amidst a great fantasy backdrop.
Assassin's Apprentice (1995) by Robin Hobb
Book I: Farseer Trilogy

Fitz, a royal bastard, is disowned by his family at a young age. To find solace from his loneliness, he uses Wit, a form of magic, to communicate with animals. Several years later as he is accepted into the royal family, Fitz must learn new ways and train to become a royal assassin. However, in order to do so, he must surrender his old ways of life.
Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell (2004) by Susanna Clarke

Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell is a tale of two exceptional magicians in England during the 19^th century. With Mr. Norell becoming an instant hit with the crowd, Jonathan Strange, a magician of great potential decides to become his pupil. Things begin fall apart when Jonathan is attracted to a different kind of magic, should he choose to follow it, he stands to lose his friendship with Mr. Norell among many other things close to his heart.
Other Bestsellers

The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis Book I: The Chronicles of Narnia
The Book of the New Sun by Gene Wolfe
The Eye of the World by Robert Jordan Book I: The Wheel of Time
The Dark Tower: The Wind Through the Keyhole by Stephen King Book 4.5: The Dark Tower
The Mad Ship by Robin Hobb Book II: The Liveship Traders Trilogy
The Return of the King by J.R.R. Tolkien Book III: The Lord of the Rings
American Gods by Neil Gaiman
The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss Book I: The Kingkiller Chronicle
The Crippled God by Steven Erikson Book X: The Malazan Book of the Fallen
The Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson Book I: Mistborn
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Romance
Outlander (1991) by Diana Gabaldon
Alternate Genre: Historical/Science Fiction

In the year 1945, Claire Randall, the protagonist, is reunited with her husband; and they decide to go on their second honeymoon to Scotland. In a flip of events, while walking in the ancient stone circle on the British Isles, she is transported to 1743, where she meets James Fraser - a Scottish soldier. Claire is torn between the two men in her life and is indecisive about giving her heart to James and moving on to a new life.
A Knight in Shining Armour (1989) by Jude Deveraux
Alternate Genre: Historical Fiction/Fantasy

Jude Deveraux is widely known for her historical romance writings. In this timeless romance classic, Dougless Montgomery is devastated, alone, and heartbroken by her lover's loss. Nicholas Stafford, Earl of Thornwyck, was a sixteenth century knight, who turned out to quite literally be her knight in shining armor.
Pride and Prejudice (1813) by Jane Austen
Alternate Genre: Classic

The initial draft of Jane Austen's famous Pride and Prejudice, was named as 'First Impressions'. This novel cleverly portrays the complications surrounding relationships and family, which makes even a modern reader relate to this well-crafted story. While Elizabeth is offended by Mr. Darcy's pride and highbrow manners, and her older sister, Jane, is love strung with their charming neighbor Mr. Bingley. With witty humor, Austen describes romance and courtship at its best in this timeless novel.
The Bride (1989) by Julie Garwood
Alternate Genre: Historical Fiction/Suspense

When Alec Kincaid has to choose an English bride, he chooses Jamie over anyone else. While he aches to be together, Jamie absolutely loathes his arrogant and brutish nature. However, the dilemma of trusting Kincaid and falling in love with him soon takes a backseat as Jamie hears rumors of him killing his previous wife.
Other Bestsellers

Nobody's Baby But Mine by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
Fifty Shades of Grey by E. L. James Book I: Fifty Shades Trilogy
The Wedding Dress by Kimberly Cates
The Duke and I by Julia Quinn
Morning Glory by LaVyrle Spencer
Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles Book I: Perfect Chemistry
Jewels of the Sun by Nora Roberts
Beautiful Disaster by Jamie McGuire Book I: Beautiful
The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley
Bet Me by Jennifer Crusie
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Mystery/Suspense
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2005) by Stieg Larsson

A financial journalist, Mikael Blomkvist's professional reputation is down in the ruts after he loses a legal defamation suit. Three months in prison and a hefty monetary compensation later, Blomkvist is approached by Henrik Vanger to investigate the disappearance of his grandniece, Harriet. Vanger is inclined to believe that she was murdered, possibly by a family member. Though the offer seems suspicious, Blomkvist has little option but to accept it, considering his professional downfall. The catch is, Harriet disappeared 36 years ago and during this period, no one has come close to solving the mystery of her disappearance.
Murder on the Orient Express (1934) by Agatha Christie

In this novel, detective Hercule Poirot, is traveling on the Orient Express when a man (Ritchell) approaches him seeking help, as he fears someone is trying to murder him. The same night, the train halts due to a snowdrift a little past midnight; and next morning Ritchell is found dead due to multiple stab wounds. With the killer among them and a scrap of paper as the only piece of evidence, Poirot must solve this puzzle before it is too late.
Frankenstein (1818) by Mary Shelley
Alternate Genre: Horror/Romance/Science Fiction

Victor Frankenstein is a science student curious about life and and its origin. He creates a human body by assembling different body parts and is successful in bringing his creation to life. Upon succeeding he realizes that he's created an unnatural monster and is mortified by it. The creature, who was innocent to begin with, soon turns vengeful and violent due to loneliness. Frankenstein is considered one of the best classics even today, almost two centuries after it was published.
Sophie's Choice (1979) by William Styron

Three different storylines are entwined in this novel around three central characters; Stingo, Sophie, and Nathan. Stingo is a novelist and the story is narrated from his point of view. Sophie and Nathan are lovers with a strained and somewhat complicated relationship. While Nathan's behavior gradually becomes aggressive and radical, Sophie is a subdued character due to her inner torment and dilemma. With a twist at every step, the story takes a new turn at almost every revelation, making it an extremely intriguing read.
Other Bestsellers

Perfume: The Story of a Murderer by Patrick Sskind
Intensity by Dean Koontz
Alive in Necropolis by Doug Dorst
Life Expectancy by Dean Koontz
Tender Morsels by Margo Lanagan
Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier
The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown
Misery by Stephen King
Are You Afraid of the Dark? by Sidney Sheldon
Dark Passage by M.L. Woolley
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Science Fiction
Ender's Game (1985) by Orson Scott Card
Alternate Genre: Fantasy

Andrew 'Ender' Wiggin, is chosen by the government as a soldier for an impending attack from an alien race, along with other brilliant children. Ender's performance is extraordinary at the military training, however, his own dilemmas, isolation, and fear seem plaguing him. It is dicey whether he will become the General that Earth desperately needs.
The Stars My Destination (1956) by Alfred Bester
Alternate Genre: Fantasy/Thriller/Suspense

Alfred Bester, a proven author in the genre of science fiction, presents an extraordinary thriller in the form of a sci-fi novel, The Stars My Destination. Gully Foyle is the lone survivor of the dead ship 'Nomad' floating about in the solar system. Resigned to his fate, Foyle is prepared to die, but as a passing by ship (Vorga) ignores his calls for help, something inside Foyle snaps. With vengeance as his only motive and emotion, an interesting game of shadows ensues. As the plot thickens, Foyle is only at the tip of the iceberg, surrounded by a series of mysteries.
Dune (1965) by Frank Herbert
Book I: The Dune Saga
Alternate Genre: Fantasy

This science fiction classic, unlike most others, has a plot dating thousands of years into the future, where there are plenty of dynasties in space controlled by Noble houses. Dune revolves around the heir of one such noble house, Paul Atreides (the heir of House Atreides). The Atreids family controls Arrakis, a desert planet that is home to 'spice' melange - the inevitable source to interstellar travel. As the story intensifies with different empires scheming to take over Arrakis, this Frank Herbert marvel, packed with politics, philosophy, fantasy, drama, and emotions will transport you to another time altogether.
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (1979) by Douglas Adams
Alternate Genre: Comedy

Though the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is considered as a great piece of science fiction, it's hard not to classify it as a comic novel. As the Earth is demolished, two friends, Arthur Dent and Ford Prefect begin an epic adventure through space. With comical characters, hilarious dialogs and quotes, this book has the perfect blend of out-of-the-box, quirky, and spontaneous humor.
Other Bestsellers

Foundation by Isaac Asimov Book I: Foundation Series
A Fire Upon the Deep by Vernor Vinge
Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? - Philip K. Dick
The Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham
The Time Machine by H. G. Wells
Neuromancer by William Gibson
2001: A Space Odyssey by Arthur C. Clarke
I, Robot by Isaac Asimov
Stranger in a Strange Land by Robert A. Heinlein
Starship Troopers by Robert A. Heinlein
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Horror
Nightwatching (2012) by John Zunski
Alternate Genre: Paranormal/Suspense

The plot, though simple, gradually builds an extremely intriguing and captivating story. Sondra and Travis McAfee move to the quiet and scenic woods of Montana to start fresh after the death of their 3-year-old son. Things soon get a lot more twisted in the lonely mountain cabin with both of them coming face-to-face with their inner demons; and possibly something, a lot more dark.
The Shining (1977) by Stephen King
Alternate Genre: Paranormal/Suspense

Stephen King brings out the best of horror in this classic. 5-year-old Danny was a telepath and a psychic, a 'shiner' as Dick Halloran called him. Things get ugly when his father, Jack Torrence is appointed as the caretaker of the Overlook Hotel; a creepy place with an evil mind of its own. Will Danny and his parents be fine after a blizzard leaves them isolated and trapped in this sinister hotel?
Dracula (1897) by Bram Stoker
Alternate Genre: Fantasy

Dracula is a must read if you're a fan of this genre. Bram Stroker sketched out one of the scariest monsters ever in this classic, practically setting a trend that is followed by a lot of horror novels even today. The writing style adopted by Stoker is quite unconventional, making it a slightly difficult read for some. However, it is one of the most renowned classics ever.
I Am Legend (1954) by Richard Matheson
Alternate Genre: Fantasy

Every person on Earth has turned into a vampire, except Robert Neville. Hunting monsters by day, praying and seeking safety by night are the only things left in his life. With loneliness and fear feeding onto him, how long can the last man on Earth stay alive?
Other Bestsellers

It by Stephen King
The House on the Borderland by William Hope Hodgson
The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris
The Nightwalker by Thomas Tessier
The Stand by Stephen King
The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson
The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty
The Terror by Dan Simmons
Pet Sematary by Stephen King
The Three Impostors by Arthur Machen
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Action/Adventure
The Lost World (1912) by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Alternate Genre: Fantasy

The Lost World is a tale of an enticing adventure set deep in the Amazonian plateau. Professor Challenger, the author's central character in his other books as well, is a brave and extraordinary man who risks it all to prove the existence of dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures. The plot is thrilling and plays along dangerously, keeping you glued till the last page - making it a great read for most.
Eye of the Storm (2012) by Buck Stienke and Ken Farmer
Book I: Black Eagle Force
Alternate Genre: Techno Thriller

Buck Stienke and Ken Farmer have collaborated together for this action-adventure masterpiece. Superbly well described action scenes, threaded with historical facts and layered with the right amount of romance, Eye of the Storm is a power-packed story of ex-military special op experts.
Captains Courageous (1897) by Rudyard Kipling
Alternate Genre: Maritime Fiction

Harvey Cheyne Jr. is a railroad tycoon's spoiled son. Hilarity ensues as the teenager goes from riches to rags (quite literally so) after tumbling over from a cruise liner and getting saved by a fishing boat. The story unfolds with Harvey experiencing a simple life for the first time, on a boat full of ordinary people where he is forced to earn his bread. With the perfect concoction of adventure, drama, and humor, Captains Courageous is sure to keep you on the edge throughout.
Ice Station Zebra (1963) by Alistair MacLean
Alternate Genre: Suspense

Set in the chilling backdrop of a weather station at the North Pole, Ice Station Zebra tells the tale of spies, submarines, and saboteurs. The Dolphin, the star submarine of the American fleet, is set out to rescue a few stranded scientists on the ice station. But before it embarks on the rescue mission, a mysterious doctor comes aboard to join the crew. All in all, the plot is laced with enough number of sub-zero mishaps, twists, and tantalizing questions to make the book an absolute page-turner.
Other Bestsellers

Trojan Odyssey by Clive Cussler Book XVII: Dirk Pitt
The God Complex by Chris Titus
King Solomon's Mines by H. Rider Haggard
Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson
Angels and Demons by Dan Brown
Stormbreaker by Anthony Horowitz
Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift
The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway
The Orphan Uprising by James Morcan Book III: Orphan Trilogy
Around the World in Eighty Days by Jules Verne
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Young Adult
The Hunger Games (2008) by Suzanne Collins
Book I of The Hunger Games Trilogy
Alternate Genre: Fantasy

Somewhere in the future, present day North America became a nation known as Panem; comprising a metropolis called The Capitol and twelve other districts. A brutal and inhuman contest of survival, The Hunger Games, is held annually on national TV by The Capitol. Katniss Everdeen signs up for a death sentence as she decides to replace her sister as a contestant. However, Katniss is a fighter with the sharpest survival instincts, unknowingly she becomes a tough contender, for everyone made to step up to the challenge.
The Fault in Our Stars (2012) by John Green
Alternate Genre: Tragedy/Comic

John Green, is sure to bring out an array of emotions in every reader with this spectacular novel. 13-year-old Hazel is all prepped to die due to stage IV thyroid cancer. Miraculously she is saved, giving her a few more years to live; years without friends or any hope of a normal life. However, Hazel gets her chance at happiness when she meets and falls in love with Augustus Waters, a kid from the support group. Finding joy and normalcy after years, will Hazel have to say goodbye much too soon or does fate have something else in store for her?
The Catcher in the Rye (1951) by J. D. Salinger

J. D. Salinger's controversial classic 'The Catcher in the Rye' strikes a chord with adults and teenagers alike. The storyline effectively captures emotions and dilemmas in any teenager's life with a touch of humor. Being misunderstood, left out and unable to fit anywhere, are issues that Holden Caulfield struggles with, like most other adolescents.
The Book Thief (2005) by Markus Zusak
Alternate Genre: Historical Fiction

Set amidst the Second World War in Nazi Germany, The Book Thief is the story of young Liesel Meminger and her profound love for reading. The story entails her friendship with a Jewish boy, Max Vandenburg hidden away in her basement, the bond she shares with her foster parents and of course, the books she steals at every chance. It is a heart touching tale that will haunt you long after the last page.
Other Bestsellers

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J. K. Rowling Book III: Harry Potter series
Twilight by Stephenie Meyer Book I: Twilight Saga
Divergent by Veronica Roth
Delirium by Lauren Oliver
The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky
Thirteen Reasons Why, by Jay Asher
The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan Book I: Percy Jackson and the Olympians
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Eragon by Christopher Paolini Book I: The Inheritance Cycle
Insurgent by Veronica Roth
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Great Sports Quotes

What is sports without competition or a game? And with competition comes winning and the desire to win over the opponent. Sports is the one activity in the world that fascinates people of all age groups in all parts of the world. If you wish to know what is sports and sportsmanship, then the following quotes by famous sportsmen and coaches will give you an insight on it.

Famous Sports Quotes of All Time

Champions aren't made in the gyms. Champions are made from something they have deep inside them - a desire, a dream, a vision. Muhammad Ali

Champions keep playing until they get it right. Billie Jean King

Part of being a champ is acting like a champ. You have to learn how to win and not run away when you lose. Everyone has bad stretches and real successes. Either way, you have to be careful not to lose your confidence or get too confident! Nancy Kerrigan

My thoughts before a big race are usually pretty simple. I tell myself: Get out of the blocks, run your race, stay relaxed. If you run your race, you'll win... channel your energy. Focus. Carl Lewis

Sports Do Not Build Character...They Reveal It. John Wooden

I'll let the racket do the talking. John McEnroe

Individual commitment to a group effort - that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work. Vince Lombardi

The only way to maximize potential for performance is to be calm in the mind. Brian Sipe

Most people achieved their greatest success one step beyond what looked like their greatest failure. Brian Tracy

The price of success is hard work, dedication to the job at hand, and the determination that whether we win or lose, we have applied the best of ourselves to the task at hand. Vince Lombardi

Quotes About Winning

Whoever said, 'It's not whether you win or lose that counts,' probably lost. Martina Navratilova

In sports, you simply aren't considered a real champion until you have defended your title successfully. Winning it once can be a fluke; winning it twice proves you are the best. Althea Gibson

The will to win is important, but the will to prepare is vital. Joe Paterno

I don't know anything that builds the will to win better than competitive sports. Richard M. Nixon

The spirit, the will to win, and the will to excel are the things that endure. These qualities are so much more important than the events that occur. Vince Lombardi

All sport... is one of the few activities where young people can proceed along traditional avenues, where objectives are clear, where the desire to win is not only permissible, but encouraged. Spiro T. Agnew

Quotes About Losing

Sometimes by losing a battle you find a new way to win the war. Donald Trump

Adversity cause some men to break; others to break records. William A. Ward

Don't give up at half-time. Concentrate on winning the second half. Paul Bryant

If you can't accept losing, you can't win. Vince Lombardi

If you make every game a life-and-death thing, you're going to have problems. You'll be dead a lot. Dean Smith

The greatest test of courage on earth is to bear defeat without losing heart. Robert G. Ingersoll

Losing is no disgrace if you've given your best. Jim Palmer

Quotes and sayings by wise men always inspire and motivate the readers. I hope you enjoyed reading these sports quotes and sayings. So, if you feel low after a game, read these quotes for motivation. Ciao!

Stupid Quotes by Famous People

There are quotes that inspire you, help you when you feel down and out, and act as a driving force to help you strike back at your problem with a vengeance. And then there are quotes which have the same effect of inspiring us, but in completely different ways - they make us thank God that at least we're not that dumb.

Yes, sometimes it's astonishing what people can say on camera, without thinking twice (or even once for that matter). I have quoted a few of these 'golden words' (read celebrity stupid quotes), that really shouldn't be repeated for the general good of humanity.

Politicians are just as famous for their well rehearsed and practiced speeches, as they are for their slip-ups when they need to speak without the luxury of a speech writer. Thus, their funniest and often inadvertent, but undoubtedly hilarious quotes are those that are said at press conferences and interviews. Given below is a list of political faux pas that will leave you in splits.

Being Politically (In)correct
How's it going, Sunshine? - Barack Obama, President of the United States, at Sunrise, Florida
I believe in an America where millions of Americans believe in an America that's the America millions of Americans believe in. That's the America I love. - Mitt Romney
Those who survived the San Francisco earthquake said, "Thank God, I'm still alive." But, of course, those who died, their lives will never be the same again. - Barbara Boxer, Senator
I think that gay marriage is something that should be between a man and a woman. - Arnold Schwarzenegger
Politics gives guys so much power that they tend to behave badly around women. And I hope I never get into that. - Bill Clinton, former U.S. President
We have a firm commitment to NATO, we are a part of NATO. We have a firm commitment to Europe. We are a part of Europe. - Dan Quayle, former U.S. Vice President
It is wonderful to be here in the great state of Chicago. - Dan Quayle, former U.S. Vice-President


It's time for the human race to enter the solar system! - Dan Quayle, former U.S. Vice President on the concept of a manned mission to Mars
We are not ready for an unforeseen event that may or may not occur. - Dan Quayle, former U.S. Vice President
If we don't succeed, we run the risk of failure. - Dan Quayle, former U.S. Vice President
We are not without accomplishment. We have managed to distribute poverty equally. - Nguyen Co Thatch, Vietnamese foreign minister
I cannot tell you how grateful I am -- I am filled with humidity. - Gib Lewis, speaker of the Texas House
And now, will y'all stand and be recognized. - Gib Lewis, Texas Speaker of the House, to a group of people in wheelchairs on Disability Day
China is a big country, inhabited by many Chinese. - Charles de Gaulle, former French President
I'm someone who has a deep emotional attachment to Starsky and Hutch. - Bill Clinton, former U.S. President
Sure, it's going to kill a lot of people, but they may be dying of something else anyway. - Othal Brand, member of a Texas pesticide review board, on chlordane
I didn't realize I was in a Buddhist temple. - Al Gore, former U.S. Vice President when asked about his illegal fundraising activities that took place in a Buddhist temple
Fiction writing is great, you can make up almost anything. - Ivana Trump, on finishing her first novel
I do not like this word "bomb." It is not a bomb. It is a device that is exploding. - Jacques le Blanc, French ambassador on nuclear weapons
Traditionally, most of Australia's imports come from overseas. - Former Australian cabinet minister Keppel Enderbery
If you're living in an area with a bad school, move to a place where there's a better school. - Lamar Alexander, former Secretary of Education, explaining his ideas on what parents of children who attend poorly funded urban or rural schools should do to solve the problem
I've always thought that underpopulated countries in Africa are vastly under-polluted. - Lawrence Summers, chief economist of the World Bank, explaining why we should export toxic wastes to Third World countries
If you take out the killings, Washington actually has a very low crime rate. - Marion Barry, mayor of Washington, D.C.
After finding no qualified candidates for the position of principal, the school board is extremely pleased to announce the appointment of David Steele to the post. - Philip Streifer, Superintendent of Schools, Barrington, Rhode Island
Hit or Miss?
Sportsmen were never particularly well-known for their intellect. So barring a few rare sports personalities, most sports icons end up saying the silliest things before the camera. And not ones to be left behind, sports commentators are rivaling so with sportsmen to aid the cause of stupid quotes by celebrities (and it doesn't help that most of their commentary is live).

Men, I want you just thinking of one word all season. One word and one word only: Super Bowl. - Bill Peterson, football coach
You should always go to other people's funerals, otherwise, they won't come to yours. - Yogi Berra, former American Major League Baseball player
Sure there have been injuries and deaths in boxing - but none of them serious. - Alan Minter, Boxer
Okay, everyone, now inhale... and then dehale! - Maury Wills, Los Angeles Dodgers captain, leading his teammates through warm-up calisthenics
We didn't underestimate them. They were just a lot better than we thought. - Bobby Robson, after the 1990 World Cup Finals match against Cameroon
You guys have to run a little more than full speed out there. - Bill Peterson, Florida State football coach
It's only puffy when it's swollen. - Charlie Hough, Baseball player, talking about his broken finger
My sister's expecting a baby, and I don't know if I'm going to be an uncle or an aunt. - Chuck Nevitt, North Carolina State basketball player, telling Coach Jim Valvano why he appeared nervous at practice
Better make it six, I can't eat eight. - Dan Osinski, Baseball pitcher, when a waitress asked whether he wanted his pizza cut into six or eight slices
And now the sequence of events, in no particular order. - Dan Rather, television news anchor
Half this game is ninety percent mental. - Danny Ozark, Philadelphia Phillies manager
And here's Moses Kiptanui - the 19 year old Kenyan, who turned 20 a few weeks ago. - David Coleman, Sports commentator
The doctors X-rayed my head and found nothing. - Dizzy Dean explaining to the media how he felt after being hit on the head by a ball in the 1934 World Series
Our strength is that we don't have any weaknesses. Our weakness is that we don't have any real strengths. - Frank Broyles, College football coach
Boxing's all about getting the job done as quickly as possible, whether it takes 10 or 15 or 20 rounds. - Frank Bruno, Boxer
For most people, death comes at the end of their lives. - GLR broadcaster, UK
I owe a lot to my parents, especially my mother and father. - Greg Norman, Golfer
We're going to turn this team around 360 degrees. - Jason Kidd upon his drafting to the Dallas Mavericks
I'd run over my own mother to win the Super Bowl. - Joe Jacoby, NFL Football player, of the Washington Redskins
To win, I'd run over Joe's mom too. - Matt Millen, NFL Football player, of the Raiders
In a sense it's a one-man show... except there are two men involved, Hartson and Berkovic, and a third man, the goalkeeper. - John Motson, BBC1
I have a God-given talent. I got it from my dad. - Julian Wakefield, Missouri basketball player
He's a guy who gets up at six o'clock in the morning regardless of what time it is. - Lou Duva, veteran boxing trainer, on the Spartan training regime of heavyweight Andrew Golota
I'll fight Lloyd Honeyghan for nothing, if the price is right. - Marlon Starling
Pitching is 80% of the game. The other half is hitting and fielding. - Mickey Rivers, baseball player
We now have exactly the same situation as we had at the start of the race, only exactly the opposite. - Murray Walker, Sportscaster
That's just the tip of the ice cube. - Neil Hamilton, BBC2
Guys aren't able to get $15 or $20 million anymore, so you have to play for the love of the game. - Penny Hardaway, NBA Basketball Player
The FA are still optimistic about England's bid to stage the World Cup in twenty thousand and six. - Peter Snow, BBC2 anchorman
I'm going to graduate on time, no matter how long it takes. - Senior basketball player at the University of Pittsburgh
I can't really remember the names of the clubs that we went to. - Shaquille O'Neal, basketball player, on whether he had visited the Parthenon during his visit to Greece
I don't think we learned a lesson; I think it was a learning experience for us. - Shaquille O'Neal, basketball player, after game 4 of the 2001 NBA finals, on being asked by NBC reporter Jim Gray if LA had learned a lesson from what happened the previous year in Indiana
I may be dumb, but I'm not stupid. - Terry Bradshaw, Former football player/announcer
I was glad to see Italy win. All the guys on the team were Italians. - Tommy Lasorda, former Dodger manager on World Cup soccer tournament
I've never had major knee surgery on any other part of my body. - Winston Bennett, University of Kentucky basketball forward
Predictions are difficult. Especially about the future. - Yogi Berra, Baseball player
Lights, Camera, Errrr....
Beauty and brains is a rare enough combination, but when it comes to Hollywood and the music industry, it's still rarer. Most celebrities, without the scripts in their hand, may end saying funny things, which are actually good enough to make it to the next Woody Allen movie. So read on to find out what was the stupidest thing said by your favorite celebrity:

Smoking kills. If you're killed, you've lost a very important part of your life. - Brooke Shields, during an interview to become spokesperson for a federal anti-smoking campaign.
I think that the film Clueless was very deep. I think it was deep in the way that it was very light. I think lightness has to come from a very deep place if it's true lightness. - Alicia Silverstone, Actress
Whenever I watch TV and I see those poor starving kids all over the world, I can't help but cry. I mean I would love to be skinny like that, but not with all those flies and death and stuff. - Mariah Carey, Pop Singer
I get to go to lots of overseas places, like Canada - Britney Spears, Pop Singer
I'm so smart now. Everyone's always like 'take your top off'. Sorry, NO! They always want to get that money shot. I'm not stupid. - Paris Hilton
If your parents never had children, chances are you won't either. - Dick Cavett, former talk show host
If it weren't for electricity we'd all be watching television by candlelight. - George Gobel, actor and comedian
I don't diet. I just don't eat as much as I'd like to. - Linda Evangelista, Supermodel
So, where's the Cannes Film Festival being held this year? - Christina Aguilera
Listen, everyone is entitled to my opinion. - Madonna
I say no to drugs, but they don't listen. - Marilyn Manson, Singer
I would not live forever, because we should not live forever, because if we were ever supposed to live forever, then we would live forever, but we cannot live forever, which is why I would not live forever. - Miss Alabama, in the 1994 Miss Universe contest, when asked if she would want to live forever
Every city I go to is an opportunity to paint, whether it's Omaha or Hawaii. - Tony Bennett, Singer
I've never really wanted to go to Japan. Simply because I don't like eating fish. And I know that's very popular out there in Africa. - Britney Spears
George W. Bush - We Rest our Case
Leaving the best for the last, let's face it! This list simply isn't complete without the dumb doses from our very own Dumbyaman... Oops, I mean Dubyaman. Yes, the ex-President, at the end of his Presidency, said that he was extremely relieved to not be the President anymore. Well, you know what? He wasn't the only one! Read this famous list of Bushisms to see why our 43rd President was the favorite punching bag of comedians all over the world:

They misunderestimated me.
This is Preservation Month. I appreciate preservation. It's what you do when you run for president. You gotta preserve. - said during 'Perseverance Month'
It is white. - when asked what the White house was like by a student in East London
I think it's very important for the American president to mean what he says. That's why I understand that the enemy could misread what I say. That's why I try to be as clearly as I can.
Rarely is the question asked: Is our children learning?
Families is where our nation finds hope, where wings take dream.
I know what I believe. I will continue to articulate what I believe and what I believe -- I believe what I believe is right.
You teach a child to read, and he or her will be able to pass a literacy test.
I just want you to know that, when we talk about war, we're really talking about peace.
Too many good docs are getting out of the business. Too many OB-GYNs aren't able to practice their love with women all across this country.
I think we're making progress. We understand where the power of this country lay. It lies in the hearts and souls of Americans. It must lay in our pocketbooks. It lies in the willingness for people to work hard. But as importantly, it lies in the fact that we've got citizens from all walks of life, all political parties, that are willing to say, I want to love my neighbor. I want to make somebody's life just a little bit better.
I've coined new words, like, misunderstanding and Hispanically.
The California crunch really is the result of not enough power-generating plants and then not enough power to power the power of generating plants.
I know how hard it is for you to put food on your family.
Put the 'off' button on.
I think war is a dangerous place.
I have opinions of my own --strong opinions-- but I don't always agree with them.
I know the human being and fish can coexist peacefully.
So this was your, well, not daily, but a lifetime's dose of stupid quotes. After reading these, the next time you sit down to pray, do thank the Lord, for blessing you with the cognitive ability of knowing what to say, but more importantly knowing what not to say. Amen!