Before college, I hadn't voluntarily read anything that might be called literature; I didn't think I'd understand it; I never seemed to understand my English teacher's interpretations of what we read. Melissa Bank callcollegeenglish Change image and share on social
Before college, I was Cyndi, and then I think I went to college and I was like, 'You know what? Now I'm Cynthia.' Cynthia Watros collegecyndicynthia Change image and share on social
Before coming here I had a minor back problem and I thought whenever I play Pakistan I get a back problem. Sachin Tendulkar backcomeminor Change image and share on social
Before competition, as I stand in shoulder pads and cleats, my helmet in my left hand, adrenaline flowing and my heart raging under my right, I never forget the ills of America, but for a moment I envision its potential, remember its prosperity, and give thanks to God for the land He has placed me in and the people I love who live in it. Benjamin Watson adrenalineamericacleat share on social
Before competition, I always take an ice bath to make my body feel more refreshed. Then I always have coffee with a little cream and sugar. It's a superstitious thing. McKayla Maroney bathbodycoffee Change image and share on social
Before competition, I start to question things. I don't know why it happens, but you've got to control it so you don't get too far out of the race. Adam Peaty competitioncontrolhave Change image and share on social
Before computers, telephone lines and television connect us, we all share the same air, the same oceans, the same mountains and rivers. We are all equally responsible for protecting them. Julia Louis-Dreyfus aircomputerconnect Change image and share on social
Before computers, you'd start designing using shapes of cubes. Now I can start with something like a handkerchief, an object that doesn't have strong inside and outside boundaries or much closed volume. Greg Lynn boundaryclosecomputer share on social
Before Congress cuts funding for Head Start, Social Security, and financial aid for college, we have got to make sure that large, profitable corporations are paying their fair share of taxes. Bernie Sanders aidcollegecongress Change image and share on social
Before containers, transport costs ate up 25 percent of the value of whatever was being shipped. Rose George containercosteat Change image and share on social