He knew some anecdotes about the heroes of the turf, and various clever tricks of Marquesses and Viscounts which seemed to prove that blood asserted its pre-eminence even among black-legs; but the minute retentiveness of his memory was chiefly shown about the horses he had himself bought and sold; the number of miles they would trot you in no time without turning a hair being, after the lapse of years, still a subject of passionate asseveration, in which he would assist the imagination of his he
In this pleasant, private boarding house they engaged rooms, including a study for Major Talbot, who was adding the finishing chapters to his book, "Anecdotes and Reminiscences of the Alabama Army, Bench, and Bar.
It needs to tell a story with passion, using personal, entertaining anecdotes that showcase your character, your interests, your values, your life experiences, your views of the world, your ambitions and even your sense of humor.
Throughout their conversations, Wade wooed McCollum with his confidence in the product, along with anecdotes about the level of service and attention he receives, and how that compares to his experiences with Jordan Brand.
Anecdotes abound about the fate of the extravagantly underworked.
' You can see the entire report with more anecdotes on Pew's site.
The tone of the writing feels humble to me, yet it hits you hard with the interesting metaphors and the stinging anecdotes.
The Wonder of Christmas: Inspirational Stories to Warm the Heart This inspirational collection of stories, poems and anecdotes by Derric Johnson helps reveal the true heart and meaning of Christmas.
She even brought anecdotes that she had heard the family and the dinner-guests laugh and shout over; and as a rule she got the nub of one chestnut hitched onto another chestnut, where, of course, it didn't fit and hadn't any point; and when she delivered the nub she fell over and rolled on the floor and laughed and barked in the most insane way, while I could see that she was wondering to herself why it didn't seem as funny as it did when she first heard it.
They're filled with goosebump inducing anecdotes, brilliant metaphors and words of wisdom and advice that make you want to run out the door and chase your dreams down the block.
Europe should follow this example — because, as a stream of anecdotes at the Windsor conference revealed, companies and academics ap to be navigating this new data-rich world without a moral compass.
My experience tells me that total abstinence rarely works, although anecdotes exist to support that practice.
In Volume One of Anecdotes of the Qin State in Strategies of the Warring States,there is another story as follows:Su Qin felt sleepy when he was reading,so he took an awl and stabbed it into his own legs.
It's really no surprise, since leaders throughout the ages have used personal stories, parable and anecdotes effectively to ensure that listeners could easily absorb and integrate information, knowledge, values and strategies.
Yet Rein's is an intriguing book, with many interesting anecdotes, mini-case studies, and interviews.
She even brought anecdotes that she had heard the family and the dinner-guests laugh and shout over; and as a rule she got the nub of one chestnut hitched onto another chestnut, where, of course, it didn't fit and hadn't any point; and when she delivered the nub she fell over and rolled on the floor and laughed and barked in the most insane way, while I could see that she was wondering to herself why it didn't seem as funny as it did when she first heard it.
) from Andrews, 4, 23, 47 (The first two were collected in Menton, the third near Ventimiglia) Marriage anecdotes and fairy-tale initiation motifs (the secret name to remember) are blended in this old story widespread in Europe (of English, Swedish, or German origin, according to scholars), subjected to literary treatment in the seventeenth century in Naples (Basile, IV, 4) and well known throughout Italy Copyright: Italian Folktales Selected and Retold by Italo Calvino, translated by G
Samuel Johnson (1709 - 1784), Anecdotes of Samuel Johnson In a civilized and cultivated country, wild animals only continue to exist at all when preserved by sportsmen.
George Bernard Shaw (1856 - 1950) Anecdotes and maxims are rich treasures to the man of the world, for he knows how to introduce the former at fit place in conversation.
He talked and told anecdotes, and every one listened to him with pleasure, not unmingled with awe; but none felt so much respect for him as did the elderly widow of a naval officer.
