Shape Quotes

Banks introduced the installment plan. The disappearance of cash and the coming of the credit card changed the shape of life in the United States.

I was probably in the best shape of any athlete at the time, but you don't get to pass judgment on yourself.

I am totally against the idea that a Muslim woman should not have the same opportunities as a Muslim man to learn, to open up, to work, help shape the future. To close Islam down to a sexist approach is totally intolerable and ridiculous. It's not Islam.

I have had nothing to do in any way, shape or form with the mailing of these anthrax letters, and it is extremely wrong for anyone to contend or suggest that I have.

In the context of interfaith encounter, we need to bring to the surface how our actual beliefs shape what we do - not simply to agree that kindness is better than cruelty.

I take care of my voice; I'm working out the way I would do my body, so that stays in shape.

And while I stood there I saw more than I can tell and I understood more than I saw; for I was seeing in a sacred manner the shapes of all things in the spirit, and the shape of all shapes as they must live together like one being.

I got into shape because I took kick-boxing lessons every day to prepare for a fight scene with Taylor Lautner. I really wanted to lie down and eat Chinese food, but I kick-boxed every morning and ran. If someone was filming you with your kit off, you'd do the same thing.

A poet's work is to name the unnameable, to point at frauds, to take sides, start arguments, shape the world, and stop it going to sleep.

I've been practicing for a while now and physically trying to get in better shape as well after the injuries.

A book should have an intellectual shape and a heft that comes with dealing with a primary subject.

I do feel most at home playing live, but the feeling of getting into the studio to see the new songs take shape was really incredible.

You're not a historian, but most historians will tell you that they make very discrete judgment as to what facts to omit in order to make their book into some shape, some length that can be managed.

And if citizens of New Orleans who are really contemplating coming back heard that we're really intent upon making the place secure again - regardless of whether the levees held or not - then I think a rebuilding process would really take shape.

You have to stay in shape. My grandmother, she started walking five miles a day when she was 60. She's 97 today and we don't know where the hell she is.

The reason why I have lost weight is that I looked at the international schedule and thought that I wanted to play for another two years. It is a very hectic schedule and if I want to get through that then I have to be in the best shape that I can.

The best practice you can get is on the bandstand, but in between gigs I feel I have to stay in shape.

To me hair dressing means shape. It's very important that the foundations should be right.

I knew that maybe I couldn't be playing again, but I just wanted to get in physical shape.

Nonfiction that uses novelistic devices and strategies to shape the work. That's material that I really like.

We are not merely passive pawns of historical forces; nor are we victims of the past. We can shape and direct history.

Their houses are all built in the shape of tents, with very high chimneys.

Who, then, will govern? The answer must be, Man - for we have no angels in the shape of men, as yet, who are willing to take charge of our political affairs.

Every year I try to keep in excellent shape and improve some part of my game. I play in the offseason overseas to keep my game tuned up and hopefully improve a little in some area.

There is reverence that we owe to everything in human shape.

After two undefeated seasons of 'Worst Cooks in America,' I'm ready for a third. Going against Bobby Flay takes the challenge to another level, but I'm ready to whip these contestants into shape and the winner is sure to be from Team Burrell.

I used to say, 'There is a God-shaped hole in me.' For a long time I stressed the absence, the hole. Now I find it is the shape which has become more important.

I like that my body is in shape and toned, and isn't too muscular. I feel I still have a woman's physique.

People say, 'You look to be in great shape for your age,' and I guess I am.