The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Quotations (450 page)

Warhol, Andy
1927–87

1
In the future everybody will be world famous for fifteen minutes.

Andy Warhol
(1968) (volume released to mark his exhibition in Stockholm, February–March, 1968)

2
Being good in business is the most fascinating kind of art.

Philosophy of Andy Warhol (From A to B and Back Again)
(1975)

 
Back
  -  
 
New Search

Warner, Sylvia Townsend
1893–1978

1
One need not write in a diary what one is to remember for ever.

diary, 22 October 1930

2
Total grief is like a minefield. No knowing when one will touch the tripwire.

diary, 11 December 1969

 
Back
  -  
 
New Search

Warren, Earl
1891–1974

1
In civilized life, law floats in a sea of ethics.

in
New York Times
12 November 1962

 
Back
  -  
 
New Search

Washington, Booker T.
1856–1915

1
No race can prosper till it learns that there is as much dignity in tilling a field as in writing a poem.

Up from Slavery
(1901)

2
You can't hold a man down without staying down with him.

attributed

 
Back
  -  
 
New Search

Washington, George
1732–99

1
Few men have virtue to withstand the highest bidder.

letter, 17 August 1779

2
'Tis our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliances, with any portion of the foreign world.

President's Address…retiring from Public Life
17 September 1796

3
Let me…warn you in the most solemn manner against the baneful effects of the spirit of party.

President's Address…
17 September 1796

4
I can't tell a lie, Pa; you know I can't tell a lie. I did cut it with my hatchet.

M. L. Weems
Life of George Washington
(10th ed., 1810) ch. 2

5
Liberty, when it begins to take root, is a plant of rapid growth.

attributed

 
Back
  -  
 
New Search

Washington, Ned
1901–76

1
Hi diddle dee dee (an actor's life for me).

title of song (1940) from the film
Pinocchio

2
The night is like a lovely tune,
Beware my foolish heart!

"My Foolish Heart" (1949 song)

 
Back
  -  
 
New Search