Quotes of the Week - Nov 10, 2009:
"I wish they caught me six years ago, eight years ago." --
Bernie Madoff, jailed financier and Ponzi schemer, in newly released
interview with representatives of the US Securities and Exchange Commission.
"This is all happening because my father didn't buy me a train
set as a kid." --Warren Buffett, investor, on his company's $26
billion purchase of Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad - its biggest
deal ever.
"I went to sleep as Rihanna and woke up as Britney Spears."
-- Rihanna, pop singer, on the unprecedented levels of media attention
she endured after she was assaulted by former boyfriend Chris Brown
in February.
Authors:
Shakespeare - Henry VI Part 2 Quotes, Henry VI Part 2 Quotations
Put
forth thy hand, reach at the glorious gold. Henry VI, Part 2, 1. 2
Is
this the government of Britain's isle,
And this the royalty of Albion's king? Henry VI, Part 2, 1. 3
She
bears a duke's revenues on her back,
And in her heart she scorns our poverty. Henry VI, Part 2, 1. 3
Smooth
runs the water where the brook is deep. Henry VI, Part 2, 3. 1
What
stronger breastplate than a heart untainted!
Thrice is he armed that hath his quarrel just,
And he but naked, though locked up in steel,
Whose conscience with injustice is corrupted. Henry VI, Part 2, 3.
2
The gaudy, blabbing, and remorseful day
Is crept into the bosom of the sea. Henry VI, Part 2, 4. 1
More
can I bear than you dare execute. Henry VI, Part 2, 4. 1
I
say it was never merry world in England since gentlemen came
up. Henry VI, Part 2, 4. 2
There
shall be in England seven halfpenny loaves sold for a penny;
the three-hooped pot shall have ten hoops; and I will make it
felony to drink small beer. Henry
VI, Part 2, 4. 2
There
shall be no money;
all shall eat and drink on my score; and I will
apparel them all in one livery, that they may agree
like brothers and worship me their lord. Henry
VI, Part 2, 4. 2