Quote authors in 1981

Authors of 1981

Born or Deceased in 1981

Amanda Beard

Amanda Beard

Born :29 October 1981

Matt Emmons

Matt Emmons

Born :5 April 1981

Willie Green

Willie Green

Born :28 July 1981

Clay Guida

Clay Guida

Born :8 December 1981

Joe Louis

Joe Louis

Tribute :12 April 1981

Eli Manning

Eli Manning

Born :3 January 1981

Hope Solo

Hope Solo

Born :30 July 1981

Wes Welker

Wes Welker

Born :1 May 1981

Serena Williams

Serena Williams

Born :26 September 1981

Fawn M. Brodie

Fawn M. Brodie

Tribute :10 January 1981

Daniel Clowes

Daniel Clowes

Born :14 April 1981

William Feather

William Feather

Tribute :7 January 1981

Ariel Durant

Ariel Durant

Tribute : 1981

Quotes of 1981

Quotes taken from the authors in 1981

Don't let ambition get so far ahead that it loses sight of the job at hand.

William Feather

Something that has always puzzled me all my life is why, when I am in special need of help, the good deed is usually done by somebody on whom I have no claim.

William Feather

That they may have a little peace, even the best dogs are compelled to snarl occasionally.

William Feather

The prizes go to those who meet emergencies successfully. And the way to meet emergencies is to do each daily task the best we can.

William Feather

Many of our prayers were not answered, and for this we are now grateful.

William Feather

I have a problem with players who don't take the loss personally. At a professional level you should - it's our job, it's our livelihood, it's who we are at this level. Every loss should be taken that personal.

I think the concept of seeking fame and fortune in women's football in the States is a bit idyllic. Look at all the teams in America that have folded, and the leagues.

I never wanted to go to college in the state of Washington because I was so embarrassed and ashamed of my family life. I wanted to run. That's what always what I do, I run. I run as far away as I can.

It took putting one foot in front of the other every single day to get through it to the point where I made it back on the team and won a gold medal in 2008.

Being responsible and taking care of your body is truly how you make your pay cheque, how you excel and succeed in your lifelong goals, so for me it's just an everyday lifestyle.

We have only God on our side; they have 'In God We Trust' on their side.

I think the older you get, the more you realize how important life is, the more you think about your family.

I grew up playing soccer and always loved playing it.

I can't say Boston is 'home-home.' It's definitely a place I'm growing accustomed to. It's such a great sports town.

Just because I'm undersized and under-this and under-that, I've still been a good football player since I was little.

I'm totally human.

Serena Williams

My dad is a marketing mastermind.

Serena Williams

I've never been over-dramatic in my whole career.

Serena Williams

My school was really small, but I was called the Class Clown!

Serena Williams

What's going to make me happy is going on the court and holding up trophies, singles and doubles.

Serena Williams