Flocks – Quotes

I am only a

I am only a sparrow amongst a great flock of sparrows. Evita Peron

There are two kinds

There are two kinds of leaders: those who are interested in the flock, and those who are interested in the fleece. Evan Esar

A Dominie in Gray– Put

A Dominie in Gray– Put gently up the evening Bars– And led the flock away Emily Dickinson

I\\’ll walk where my

I’ll walk where my own nature would be leading: It vexes me to choose another guide: Where the grey flocks in ferny glens are feeding; Where the wild wind blows on the mountain-side. Emily Bronte

For, what is a family without a steward, a ship without a pilot, a flock without a shepherd, a body without a head, the same, I think, is a kingdom without the health and safety of a good monarch. Elizabeth I

Power, after all, is

Power, after all, is not just military strength. It is the social power that comes from democracy, the cultural power that comes from freedom of expression and research, the personal power that entitles every Arab citizen to feel that he or she is in fact a citizen, and not just a sheep in some great … Read more

Why the critics, like

Why the critics, like a flock of ducks, always move in perfect unison: Their authority with the public depends upon an appearance of unanimous agreement. One dissenting voice would shatter the whole fragile structure. Edward Abbey

Every time someone does

Every time someone does a Western movie, people flock to it. It’s like, we’re continually programming to people who are least likely to watch us. People in Nebraska aren’t watching things on the computer, they’re watching television. Why aren’t we programming things for them? We only program things that appeal to New York and Los … Read more

Archer reddened to the

Archer reddened to the temples but dared not move or speak: it was as if her words had been some rare butterfly that the least motion might drive off on startled wings, but that might gather a flock if it were left undisturbed. Edith Wharton

The things that haven\\’t

The things that haven’t been done before, Are the tasks worthwhile today; Are you one of the flock that follows, or Are you one that shall lead the way? Are you one of the timid souls that quail At the jeers of a doubting crew, Or dare you, whether you win or fail, Strike out … Read more