I know that some endeavor to throw the mantle of romance over the subject and treat woman like some ideal existence, not liable to the ills of life. Let those deal in fancy who have nothing better to deal in; we have to do with sober, sad realities, with stubborn facts. Ernestine Rose dealendeavorexistence share on social
At a time when 2500 American soldiers have given their lives for the cause of bringing democracy to Iraq, it is sad and frustrating to watch the Republican establishment disgrace the exercise of democracy in our own House of Representatives. Earl Blumenauer americanbringdemocracy share on social
A lot of sad stories in a row - that wears on you. Elizabeth Edwards lotrowsad Change image and share on social
It's a sad fact that a lot of those countries who haven't been involved in the war in Iraq have taken far more responsibility for rehoming people displaced by the war than Britain has done. Romola Garai britaincountrydisplace Change image and share on social
This is how sad my life is: I got a scar from scratching my chicken pox too much. That's my big scar story. I really have no major scars. Lewis Black bigchickenlife Change image and share on social
Everything takes me longer than I expect. It's the sad truth about life. Donna Tartt expectlifelong Change image and share on social
When I design and wonder what the point is, I think of someone having a bad time in their life. Maybe they are sad and they wake up and put on something I have made and it makes them feel just a bit better. So, in that sense, fashion is a little help in the life of a person. But only a little. Miuccia Prada badbitedesign share on social
One of the sad truths about leadership is that, the higher up the ladder you travel, the less you know. Margaret Heffernan highladderleadership Change image and share on social
A lot of our entertainment throws into detail the stagnation and illness of how we live today-it's sad and it's sick... and it's profitable. Heather Donahue detailentertainmentillness Change image and share on social
Ladies and gentlemen, it is with great sadness that I announce that I will resign as Australia's Minister for Foreign Affairs. I am sad because I love this job. I'm totally dedicated to the work that we are doing in Australia's name around the world, and I believe that we have achieved many good results for Australia, and I'm proud of them. Kevin Rudd achieveaffairannounce share on social