It was the king's army, the king's people, the king's taxes; and he who questioned the propriety of the royal prerogative of taking from his people without return or accounting, was reckoned, and felt himself to be, a criminal, guilty of the highest crime of disloyalty. John Buchanan Robinson accountarmycrime share on social
It was the labor movement that helped secure so much of what we take for granted today. The 40-hour work week, the minimum wage, family leave, health insurance, Social Security, Medicare, retirement plans. The cornerstones of the middle-class security all bear the union label. Barack Obama classfamilygrant share on social
It was the Law of the Sea, they said. Civilization ends at the waterline. Beyond that, we all enter the food chain, and not always right at the top. Hunter S. Thompson chaincivilizationend Change image and share on social
It was the Lord's love and my recognition of His presence in my life that made me realize how important it was to give Him the glory and be there for Him. Tony Orlando givegloryimportant Change image and share on social
It was the men I deceived the most that I loved the most. Marguerite Duras deceiveloveman Change image and share on social
It was the Michael Jordan/Nike phenomenon that really let people see that athletes were OK, and black athletes were OK. Defying a previous wisdom - not only that black athletes wouldn't sell in white America, but that the NBA as a predominantly black sport could not sell in white America. David Stern americaathleteblack share on social
It was the money from 'Star Wars' and 'Jaws' that allowed the theaters to build their multiplexes, which allowed an opening up of screens. George Lucas allowbuildjaw Change image and share on social
It was the most exciting thing to leave secondary school and go to college, to have that freedom to study whatever I wanted. Alek Wek collegeexcitfreedom Change image and share on social
It was the most fun I've ever had on a movie. It was one of the happiest times in my life. I was living in New York, and I really enjoyed acting at the time. Also, it's funny because that was also the time when I went downhill. Mickey Rourke actdownhillenjoy share on social
It was the most pleasurable thing I've ever done, playing this character, and I just remember feeling so at home and so - I don't know, I was just happy - and it just wasn't ever work! It was like a sandbox for me, and I would crack myself up rehearsing. Jenna Elfman charactercrackfelt share on social