In the event of fire in any of the public buildings troops would be of vast service in the protection of public property, and should insurrection break out the protection of life and property would be more safe guarded by our company of regulars, than by the whole City. Thomas L. Smith breakbuildingcity share on social
For every book that I write... I develop a history for each person and make sure they are well rounded and flawed. You have to know everything about them from their shoe size, to where they went to school, to what their first pet was, to what they like to eat, to what they want out of life. Jojo Moyes bookdevelopeat share on social
It sounds a little bit too arrogant, but I think I certainly have a working model for how I conduct my life, and it may or may not be a correct worldview. George M. Church arrogantbiteconduct Change image and share on social
It's so disappointing, to put it mildly, that people know so much about my life. Because it means that they're always trying to look at my books in terms of my life. Salman Rushdie bookdisappointlife Change image and share on social
I suffered a bout of depression that pushed me to reevalute things in my life, and I learned a lot about myself and the world and my spirituality. I sat at a piano, and the ideas fell into my head. I started playing, and I felt comfortable with my music for the first time. Matthew James Thomas boutcomfortabledepression share on social
The treble parade would have been the most perfect moment of my footballing life, but for the two people standing behind me, clearly already plotting their next move. Robbie Fowler footballinglifemoment Change image and share on social
Old age is always wakeful; as if, the longer linked with life, the less man has to do with aught that looks like death. Herman Melville ageaughtdeath Change image and share on social
My parents didn't have the opportunities that my wife and I have now, from a quality of life standpoint. Derek Fisher lifeopportunityparent Change image and share on social
Working out should be a key part of your life but not your whole life. When it is all a man could talk about, it becomes too much. Valerie Azlynn keylifeman Change image and share on social
If you're going to go out doing something, you might as well be fighting for your country or fighting for your life. Brantley Gilbert countryfightlife Change image and share on social