Time quotes

“Now we're in the midst of not just advocating for change, not just calling for change - we're doing the grinding, sometimes frustrating work of delivering change - inch by inch, day by day.” Barack Obama

“We've persevered because of a belief we share with the Iraqi people - a belief that out of the ashes of war, a new beginning could be born in this cradle of civilization. Through this remarkable chapter in the history of the United States and Iraq, we have met our responsibility. Now, it's time to turn the page.” Barack Obama

“What I think is fair to say is that, coming out of the Republican camp, there have been efforts to suggest that perhaps I'm not who I say I am when it comes to my faith - something which I find deeply offensive, and that has been going on for a pretty long time.” Barack Obama

“People of Berlin - people of the world - this is our moment. This is our time.” Barack Obama

“We all knew this. We all knew that it would take more time than any of us want to dig ourselves out of this hole created by this economic crisis.” Barack Obama

“Plots and character don't make life. Life is here and now, anytime you say the word, anytime you let her rip.” Henry Miller

“Unfaithfulness in the keeping of an appointment is an act of clear dishonesty. You may as well borrow a person's money as his time.” Horace Mann

“Union of religious sentiments begets a surprising confidence.” James Madison

“There is that in the glance of a flower which may at times control the greatest of creation's braggart lords.” John Muir

“That so few now dare to be eccentric, marks the chief danger of the time.” John Stuart Mill

“The amount of eccentricity in a society has generally been proportional to the amount of genius, mental vigor, and moral courage it contained. That so few now dare to be eccentric marks the chief danger of the time.” John Stuart Mill

“The time that people aren't expecting what's going to happen, I find that's the best time to really cause the damage that needs to be done.” Marilyn Manson

“Sometimes you feel awkward being what you're best at, you feel like you have to be something new.” Marilyn Manson

“If what you do is being threatened as a profession, that could be scary. But that's the same reason why I walked out on stage many times after receiving death threats. I couldn't live without doing what I wanted to do. So at the same time I have to be willing to die for it.” Marilyn Manson

“I decided to make music again at a time when I couldn't have had more obstacles.” Marilyn Manson

“A return to first principles in a republic is sometimes caused by the simple virtues of one man. His good example has such an influence that the good men strive to imitate him, and the wicked are ashamed to lead a life so contrary to his example.” Niccolo Machiavelli

“Whosoever desires constant success must change his conduct with the times.” Niccolo Machiavelli

“The one who adapts his policy to the times prospers, and likewise that the one whose policy clashes with the demands of the times does not.” Niccolo Machiavelli

“War should be the only study of a prince. He should consider peace only as a breathing-time, which gives him leisure to contrive, and furnishes as ability to execute, military plans.” Niccolo Machiavelli

“Women in particular need to keep an eye on their physical and mental health, because if we're scurrying to and from appointments and errands, we don't have a lot of time to take care of ourselves. We need to do a better job of putting ourselves higher on our own 'to do' list.” Michelle Obama

“For the first time in my adult lifetime, I am really proud of my country. And not just because Barack has done well, but because I think people are hungry for change. And I have been desperate to see our country moving in that direction.” Michelle Obama

“I never cut class. I loved getting A's, I liked being smart. I liked being on time. I thought being smart is cooler than anything in the world.” Michelle Obama

“My experiences at Princeton have made me far more aware of my 'blackness' than ever before. I have found that at Princeton, no matter how liberal and open-minded some of my white professors and classmates try to be toward me, I sometimes feel like a visitor on campus; as if I really don't belong.” Michelle Obama

“At the end of the day, when it comes time to make that decision, as president, all you have to guide you are your values, and your vision, and the life experiences that make you who you are.” Michelle Obama

“It wasn't so long ago that I was a working mom myself. And I know that sometimes, much as we all hate to admit it, it's just easier to park the kids in front of the TV for a few hours, so we can pay the bills or do the laundry or just have some peace and quiet for a change.” Michelle Obama

“Sometimes, it's just easier to say yes to that extra snack or dessert, because frankly, it is exhausting to keep saying no. It's exhausting to plead with our kids to eat just one more bite of vegetables.” Michelle Obama

“We're all bombarded with so many dietary messages that it's hard to find time to sort through all this information, but we do have time to take a look at our kids' plates.” Michelle Obama

“Another suggestion is to cook a meal, maybe not every night, but a couple more times a week than you usually do. That way you have leftovers, and you take your lunch to work.” Michelle Obama

“Clearly this is a tough economic time, and a lot of families are hurting. So when we talk to parents, we talk about small changes for kids and things that don't cost extra money. Like adding water and eliminating sugary drinks and sodas. That's going to save money right there. Or adding a few more vegetables.” Michelle Obama

“You know, there is always times where you feel discouraged and things coming against you, but I don't know if I ever wanted to throw in the towel.” Joel Osteen