The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Quotations (80 page)
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Brzezinski, Zbigniew
1928–
1928–
1
Russia can be an empire or a democracy, but it cannot be both.
Russia can be an empire or a democracy, but it cannot be both.
in
Foreign Affairs
March/April 1994 "The Premature Partnership"
Buchan, John
1875–1940
1875–1940
1
It's a great life if you don't weaken.
An atheist is a man who has no invisible means of support.
It's a great life if you don't weaken.
Mr Standfast
(1919) ch. 5
An atheist is a man who has no invisible means of support.
H. E. Fosdick
On Being a Real Person
(1943) ch. 10
Buchman, Frank
1878–1961
1878–1961
1
There is enough in the world for everyone's need, but not enough for everyone's greed.
There is enough in the world for everyone's need, but not enough for everyone's greed.
Remaking the World
(1947)
Buck, Gene
1885–1957 and
Ruby, Herman
1891–1959
1885–1957 and
Ruby, Herman
1891–1959
1
That Shakespearian rag,—
Most intelligent, very elegant.
That Shakespearian rag,—
Most intelligent, very elegant.
"That Shakespearian Rag" (1912 song).
Buckingham, George Villiers, 2nd Duke of
1628–87
1628–87
1
Ay, now the plot thickens very much upon us.
Ay, now the plot thickens very much upon us.
The Rehearsal
(1672) act 3, sc. 2
Buckoll, H. J.
1803–71
1803–71
1
Lord, dismiss us with Thy blessing,
Thanks for mercies past receive.
Pardon all, their faults confessing;
Time that's lost may all retrieve.
Lord, dismiss us with Thy blessing,
Thanks for mercies past receive.
Pardon all, their faults confessing;
Time that's lost may all retrieve.
Psalms and Hymns for the Use of Rugby School Chapel
(1850) "Lord, Dismiss us with Thy Blessing"
Buckstone, J. B.
1802–79
1802–79
1
And we won't go home till morning.
And we won't go home till morning.
Billy Taylor
(performed 1829) act 1, sc. 2
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