2,367 Quotes About Would-be

Neither can we admit that definition of genius that some would propose--"a power to accomplish all that we undertake;" for we might multiply examples to prove that this definition of genius contains more than the thing defined. Cicero failed in poetry, Pope in painting, Addison in oratory; yet it would be harsh to deny genius to these men.

Yes is the answer to that question. I've enjoyed being in government... if it would be useful for me to serve I would like to do that. [saying he would like to work for Gordon Brown despite his previous opinions of him!]

There are some frauds so well conducted that it would be stupidity not to be deceived by them.

And the greatest lesson that mom ever taught me though was this one. She told me there would be times in your life when you have to choose between being loved and being respected. Now she said to always pick being respected.

If anybody ran a business like that they would be out of business quickly, and Barack Obama's leadership is driving this business, the United States of America, toward a fiscal cliff.

If heaven had a height, you would be that tall

Sincerity is the end and beginning of things; without sincerity there would be nothing.

If there were one word that could act as a standard of conduct for one's entire life, perhaps it would be 'thoughtfulness.

All of us would be wiser if we would resolve never to put people down, except on our prayer lists.