Logo
Quote by William Halsey
There are no extraordinary men... just extraordinary circumstances

There are no extraordinary men… just extraordinary circumstances that ordinary men are forced to deal with. – William Halsey

Other quotes by William Halsey
Other Quotes from
History
category

I thought I had to make an impact on history. I had to become the greatest choreographer of my time. That was my mission. Posterity deals with us however it sees fit. But I gave it 20 years of my best shot. – Twyla Tharp

Category:
History
[History is] that terrible mill in which sawdust rejoins sawdust. – Edith Sitwell

Category:
History

I think I was a good student, because I jumped over a school. My main interest was basically history and literature. Sports were basically basketball and swimming at a pool. I was so happy. – Shimon Peres

Category:
History

Storytelling in general is a communal act. Throughout human history, people would gather around, whether by the fire or at a tavern, and tell stories. One person would chime in, then another, maybe someone would repeat a story they heard already but with a different spin. Its a collective process. – Joseph Gordon-Levitt

Category:
History

Random Quotes

Tension is who you think you should be. Relaxation is who you are. – Chinese Proverb

Category:
Stress

Discipline is the soul of an army. It makes small numbers formidable procures success to the weak, and esteem to all. – George Washington

Category:
Success

As long as we know in our hearts what Christmas ought to be, Christmas is. – Eric Sevareid

Category:
Christmas

A psychologist once told me that for a boy being in the middle of a conflict between two women is the worst possible situation. Theres always a desire to please each one. – Hillary Clinton

Category:
Women