"Here was St. Augustine, the oldest city in the United States. How to build a hotel to meet the requirements of nineteenth century America and have it in keeping with the character of the place ? that was my hardest problem."

-- Henry Flagler

#Character Quotes #Cities Quotes #America Quotes

“Often people fail to start or complete a task because they don't see any connection between what they're doing and what they really want to accomplish in life.”
“The part that sickens me about boxing is guys fight their whole careers and they have nothing to show for it. That's not going to be my testimony. When it's time to get out of the game, I want to be able to walk away. I'm not going to jeopardize my health. I will have no problems walking away.”

Source : "MISSION TO BE BEST / Andre Ward, 8-0, gets ready for his first 8-round fight" by John Crumpacker, www.sfgate.com. April 25, 2006.
“...every successful quality revolution has included the participation of upper management. We know of no exceptions.”
“Giving kindness does as much good as receiving it...Kind people are healthier and live longer.”
“Let those who will write the nation's laws, if I can write its textbooks.”
“I love pets and I love animals, and I just got a new puppy, a new rescue named Peanut. She's a tiny little Chihuahua mix.”

Source : "Carrie Ann Inaba Picks Her Ultimate DWTS Contestant, and Admits: 'I've Thrown Up Before Every Show'" by Jessica Radloff, www.glamour.com. March 27, 2012.
“I recently went mad and spent 1,000 in one afternoon on bras and knickers. I love classy, lacy stuff that makes you feel dead sexy knowing you've got it on. I've never worn stockings and suspenders, though. But I could imagine they'd make you feel really sexy worn under something formal. I think I'll save that experience and wear them under my wedding dress.”
“O God, make me good, but not yet.”

Source : "Brideshead Revisited: The Sacred and Profane Memories of Captain Charles Ryder". Book by Evelyn Waugh, 1945.

You may also like:

Addison Mizner
Architect
Andrew Carnegie
Business magnate
Carl G. Fisher
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Businessman
Ida Tarbell
Author
Johannes V. Jensen
Author
John D. Rockefeller
Business person
Les Standiford
Author