William Prescott quotes

William Prescott quotes

last updated: November 28, 2023

“In any contest between power and patience, bet on patience.”
-- William Prescott

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“Some people learn by the mistakes of others, but most of us are the others.”
-- William Prescott

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“A show that no one thought had a chance has just finished its fifth year: Charmed. I think it's tougher for the younger networks, so I think they have a little more patience for the sake of the show. But who knows?”
“It is said an Eastern monarch once charged his wise men to invent him a sentence to be ever in view, and which should be true and appropriate in all times and situations. They presented him the words, "And this too, shall pass away." How much it expresses! How chastening in the hour of pride! How consoling in the depths of affliction!”
“It's not that I'm so smart,”
“Patience is like ice cold water running through your veins, but our love will be immense”
“Clearly older women and especially older women who have led an active life or elder women who successfully maneuver through their own family life have so much to teach us about sharing, patience, and wisdom.”
“The sea does not reward those who are too anxious, too greedy, or too impatient. One should lie empty, open, choiceless as a beach - waiting for a gift from the sea.”

Source : Anne Morrow Lindbergh (1975). “GIFT FROM THE SEA”
“The presidency is more than a popularity contest.”
“I am constitutionally competent to contest the elections.”
“The great contest for the presidency is about the future, who can lead, who can get things done.”
“You have to believe in what you are saying. Maybe they will like it or not but they cannot contest that what you are saying is true.”

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