Isolated Quotations Archive

  “It is the function of the critic to bring into prominence that which is valuable, to correct that which is well meant but is weak, to speak with a loud voice against that which is pretentious and a sham.” — Emanuel Lasker “The critic has only one obligation: to be correct.” — James Schroeder

“I’m a pawn in a chess game. Whatever I’m told to do, that’s what I’m going to do.” –Lavernaues Coles, Wide Receiver, New York Jets

In 1970, Tom Dempsey of the New Orleans Saints set the NFL field goal record of 63 yards at Tulane Stadium. The record stood untouched for almost three decades until in 1998, Jason Elam of the Denver Broncos tied it at Mile High Stadium. At the post game press conference Denver coach Mike Shanahan speculated [...]

“Permanent peace is not possible because we are human beings. But there are chances for relative peace, and peace for longer periods. For that, one needs to make an effort.” –The Dalai Lama

“One day, my importance is going to be realized. I hope it’s not too late.” –Edgerrin James, Running Back, Arizona Cardinals