A conservative is someone who stands athwart history, yelling Stop, at a time when no one is inclined to do so, or to have much patience with those who so urge it.
I intend to be in more action movies because, apart from Angelina Jolie, no other actress stands out in this genre.
I always thought there was at least one person in the stands who had never seen me play, and I didn't want to let him down.
It does not matter if you vote for the left or right, you are not an elephant or donkey. You are a truthful lion who stands only for your conscience.
The Lord will never permit me or any other man who stands as president of this church to lead you astray.
It's always good to have my dad there to support me. I know he's watching every game when he's at home. But when he's in the stands it's a great feeling.
When legitimately constituted state authority stands down in the face of armed threats, the very foundation of the republic is in danger.
Jesus stands absolutely alone in history; in teaching, in example, in character, an exception, a marvel, and He is Himself the evidence of Christianity.
No one stands on the top of the world. Not you, not me, not even gods. But the unbearable vacancy of the throne in the sky is over. From now on... I will be sitting on it.
I don't want to know anything about your system of ethics. Strength is the morality of the man who stands out from the rest, and it is mine.
Male urination really is a kind of accomplishment, an arc of transcendance. A woman merely waters the ground she stands on.
Know that ever about you stands the reality of love, and each moment you have the power to transform your world by what you have learned.
I live in a world that's free, colorful, vibrant, takes chances, bold, stands up to power, umm, and that's where I've mad my success.
The whole of the Saviour's ministerial life, at least the part of it that stands on record, was passed in what we may call substantially a revival work.
An artist can respect the backfield of fact before which every human being stands and choose not to address those facts.
We got a lot of politicians up there on Capital Hill. Ain't it funny how they prosper while the country stands still?
No limits are set to the ascent of man, and to each and everyone the highest stands open. Here it is only your personal choice that decides.
I'm so proud to stand with the LGBT Caucus and speak out in support of Hillary Clinton, because we know she stands with us.
It stands, essentially, for the application of increased energy to the efforts already undertaken by my ministry since 1934 with the results shown in the above statistics.
The gift of willingness is the only thing that stands between the quiet desperation of a disingenuous life and the actualization of unexpressed potential.
I'm the athletic director around here. The AD. That really stands for 'Andrew's Dad.' That's how everybody knows me nowadays.
Everything in life has some good in it. And when something awful happens, the goodness stands out even more--it's sad, but that's the truth.
One trait stands out in nearly all meteorites: metal; they've got it. So, the best way to find a meteorite is to hear it first.
I tried to pretend that I was sitting in the stands with a buddy watching the game - poking him in the ribs when something exciting happened.
On a craggy bluff above the majestic Ottawa River stands the remarkable embodiment of our system of governance: Parliament.
Go to a Cubs game and see how many people are in the stands, because when you can't win, nobody cares anymore.
When a just cause reaches its flood-tide...whatever stands in its way must fall before its overwhelming force.
When someone stands you up for a meeting, sure, you have the right to be disappointed, and perhaps even angry. But you can't take it personally - they probably do it to everyone.
There is part of us that stands in quiet witness to what we do, taking notes, waiting for a solitary moment to bring up the subject.
In an age where television is viewed as the best medium to 'tell stories,' narrative often stands in for substance on would-be prestige shows.
Many of America's and New York's sons and daughters are around the world fighting for the freedoms that the Statue of Liberty stands for.
The temple of the sylvan goddess, indeed, has vanished, and the King of the Wood no longer stands sentinel over the Golden Bough.
My criteria when looking for a role is that I will do anything that stands the chance of succeeding on the level it is intended to. After that, if it's a part I can do something personal with.
Be like the cliff against which the waves continually break; but it stands firm and tames the fury of the water around it.
I find the Englishman to be him of all men who stands firmest in his shoes. They have in themselves what they value in their horses, mettle and bottom.
Too often character assassination has replaced debate in principle here in Washington. Destroy someone's reputation, and you don't have to talk about what he stands for.
Philosophy stands in need of a science which shall determine the possibility, principles, and extent of human knowledge à priori.
I wear tinted visor not to trick other players, but so hot girls in stands don't see me looking at them
My life has been forged by middle class values: faith, hard work, deep respect for America and all that she stands for.
It's tough to make a sequel that stands up to the original especially one that has, over the course of time, become a bit of a cult favorite.
New Orleans has these older orange lightbulbs, which are really gorgeous. But the main thing that stands out is actually the Superdome.
The man who stands firm in order to protect a sand-castle can never be relied upon; for he has given away his common sense.
The thing that really stands out is that my parents taught me right from the start, if you want something in life, you need to work for it.
Always bet on yourself, no matter what the odds are. It means more to be in the race than watching the victory lap from the stands.
The only thing that stands between you and grand success in living are these two things: getting started and never quitting!
My wife comes most of the times I teach and stands on the front row to help me. She's been wonderfully supportive.
Define what your brand stands for, its core values and tone of voice, and then communicate consistently in those terms.
I see that the flagpole still stands. Have your troops hoist the colors to its peak, and let no enemy ever haul them down.
The Dawn is a wild, fair woman, With sunrise in her hair; Look where she stands, with pleading hands, To lure me there.
What concerns me, is the general social tendency to enforce a level, above which nothing rises and stands out.
I think it is very important for any U.S. administration to be clear that America stands on the side of freedom and democracy and respect for individual rights.
I just wanted to jump into the stands and start celebrating with those wonderful fans.
(on reaching the Champions League final)
If a race has no history, if it has no worthwhile tradition, it becomes a negligible factor in the thought of the world, and it stands in danger of being exterminated.
Man is not fully conditioned and determined but rather determines himself whether he gives in to conditions or stands up to them.
On many issues, including on the use of nuclear weapons, it is not clear where [Donald] Trump stands, due to his contradictory statements.
We seldom require more to the happiness of the present hour than to surpass him that stands next before us.
Everybody is two beings: one lives and flourishes in the daylight and stands guard. The other being walks and howls at night.
Be like the rocky headland on which the waves constantly break. It stands firm, and round it the seething waters are laid to rest.
Young people should investigate where the filmmaker stands on the issue of file sharing, before they spend money on them at all.
By its existence, the Peace Movement denies that governments know best; it stands for a different order of priorities: the human race comes first.
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