Quotes for Present

It is certain, indeed, that the sacred writers were apt to make great allowances for people with empty stomachs, and though I am well aware that the present profane ones think this very reprehensible, I venture to agree with the sacred writers.

James Payn

We've got to ensure that the quality and the capability of these forces will be good enough to withstand the challenges that the insurgents and the terrorists will present to the new Iraqi government.

John Abizaid

If a man is not to take advantage of the opportunities that present themselves to him, what is he to do, or what is he good for?

Joseph Lister

I was afraid of having to present my big nose to strangers.

Violette Leduc

A chaplain's biggest gift is to be present and just listen.

Diane Johnson

In the G.O.O.D. Music camp, we all come around, and we show ourselves and present ourselves as artists only.

Desiigner

I try not to be neurotic; I try to create and present healthy body image.

Kimora Lee Simmons

In the course of her education she had gone through the history usually put into the hands of young people... now her ripened reason gave to her present study at least the advantage of novelty.

Charlotte Smith

I believe that nothing is more important to our ability to effectively address our present than understanding the lessons learned from those who have come before us.

Charlie Gonzalez

I'm a very big fan of winter-flowering shrubs and bulbs. You have the smell, you have the color - it's really like a present from God when something like that is in flower in the middle of the snow.

Dries van Noten

It's just always wonderful to have a director who encourages you so much to focus on the present.

Charlie Plummer

I learned from an early age that my heritage, my love for people, and my desire to be a vehicle that can be used through my voice, that my expressions and actions can transport a person to experience a scene from the past, present and future.

Francesco Quinn