Sir Quotes: top 100 famous quotes about Sir

Sir Quotes & Sayings

Happy to read and share the best inspirational Sir quotes, sayings and quotations on Wise Famous Quotes.

Sir Quotes By Sir David Baird, 1st Baronet: Try to begin things you feel you can

Try to begin things you feel you can do. To begin is enough-there is a boldness in beginning. And in boldness lies genius and magic. — Sir David Baird, 1st Baronet

Sir Quotes By Samuel Johnson: No, Sir, you will have much more influence

No, Sir, you will have much more influence by giving or lending money where it is wanted, than by hospitality. — Samuel Johnson

Sir Quotes By Arthur Murphy: Cheerfulness, sir, is the principle ingredient in the

Cheerfulness, sir, is the principle ingredient in the composition of health. — Arthur Murphy

Sir Quotes By Donald Barthelme: The thing about books is, there are quite

The thing about books is, there are quite a number you don't have to read. — Donald Barthelme

Sir Quotes By Sir Fulke Greville: I have often thought that the nature of

I have often thought that the nature of women was interior to that of men in general, but superior in particular. — Sir Fulke Greville

Sir Quotes By T. S. Eliot: I shall not want Honor in Heaven For

I shall not want Honor in Heaven For I shall meet Sir Philip Sidney And have talk with Coriolanus And other heroes of that kidney. — T. S. Eliot

Sir Quotes By Salman Rushdie: No, sir. A sin. A suchmuch thing.

No, sir. A sin. A suchmuch thing. — Salman Rushdie

Sir Quotes By Oscar Wilde: Dammit Sir, it's your duty to get married.

Dammit Sir, it's your duty to get married. You can't always be living for pleasure! — Oscar Wilde

Sir Quotes By Agatha Christie: I can look after her all right, sir,"

I can look after her all right, sir," said Tommy, at exactly the same minute as Tuppence said, "I can take care of myself. — Agatha Christie

Sir Quotes By Patrick DeWitt: Let us look within ourselves and search out

Let us look within ourselves and search out the dormant warrior." "Mine is dormant to the point of non-existence, sir. — Patrick DeWitt

Sir Quotes By Aleksandr Voinov: Half of love is restraint. Patience and respect.

Half of love is restraint. Patience and respect. Don't waste your time on the unworthy. — Aleksandr Voinov

Sir Quotes By Sir John Davies: For what made that in glory shine so

For what made that in glory shine so long But poets' Pens, pluckt from Archangels' wings? — Sir John Davies

Sir Quotes By Sebastian Faulks: There you are, sir. There's nothing more than

There you are, sir. There's nothing more than to love and be loved. — Sebastian Faulks

Sir Quotes By Aphra Behn: Dear me no Dears, Sir ...

Dear me no Dears, Sir ... — Aphra Behn

Sir Quotes By Charles Lamb: You do not play then at whist, sir?

You do not play then at whist, sir? Alas, what a sad old age you are preparing for yourself! — Charles Lamb

Sir Quotes By Tarun Shanker: I warn you, sir, I am more than

I warn you, sir, I am more than skilled in deadly combat," I said, hoping that was something someone more than skilled in deadly combat might say. — Tarun Shanker

Sir Quotes By Lemony Snicket: The accident," she said finally, "happened because Klaus

The accident," she said finally, "happened because Klaus was hypnotized."
"What your brother does for a hobby is none of my concern," Sir said. — Lemony Snicket

Sir Quotes By Douglas Adams: Sir,' I said to the universe, 'I exist.'

Sir,' I said to the universe, 'I exist.' 'That,' said the universe, 'creates no sense of obligation in me whatsoever. — Douglas Adams

Sir Quotes By Kerri Maniscalco: Pretend I am as capable as a man?

Pretend I am as capable as a man? Please, sir, do not value me so little! — Kerri Maniscalco

Sir Quotes By Fanny Burney: To Sir Clement, my Lord," said I, "attribute

To Sir Clement, my Lord," said I, "attribute nothing. He is the last man in the world who would have any influence over my conduct. — Fanny Burney

Sir Quotes By William Shakespeare: Marry, sir, she's the kitchen wench and all

Marry, sir, she's the kitchen wench and all grease; and I know not what use to put her to but to make a lamp of her and run from her by her own light. — William Shakespeare

Sir Quotes By Lewis Gordon Pugh: Not to be too grandiose about it, but

Not to be too grandiose about it, but in a way I see myself like Sir Edmund Hillary. The water was my Everest. — Lewis Gordon Pugh

Sir Quotes By Kage Baker: I may cut my coat to follow fashion,

I may cut my coat to follow fashion, sir, but not my conscience. — Kage Baker

Sir Quotes By Sir David Baird, 1st Baronet: There is no greater thing two friends can

There is no greater thing two friends can do for each other than simply to be each other's friends. — Sir David Baird, 1st Baronet

Sir Quotes By Charles Williams: Sir Joshua Reynolds, said Jonathan, once alluded to

Sir Joshua Reynolds, said Jonathan, once alluded to 'common observation and a plain understanding' as the source of all art. — Charles Williams

Sir Quotes By Alan Moore: In heaven's name be a man, sir! Your

In heaven's name be a man, sir! Your pitiful whining sickens me! — Alan Moore

Sir Quotes By Pierce Brown: Stay close. Nut to butt, sir. Don't be

Stay close. Nut to butt, sir. Don't be shy. — Pierce Brown

Sir Quotes By Stanley Kubrick: I, uh, don't think it's quite fair to

I, uh, don't think it's quite fair to condemn a whole program because of a single slip-up, sir. — Stanley Kubrick

Sir Quotes By Christopher Paul Curtis: No sir, I don't know why, but my

No sir, I don't know why, but my eyes don't cry no more. — Christopher Paul Curtis

Sir Quotes By Derek Landy: Just because an apple falls one hundred times

Just because an apple falls one hundred times out of a hundred does not mean it will fall on the hundred and first. — Derek Landy

Sir Quotes By Suzanne Enoch: I am James Burlough, the Earl of Deerhurst.'

I am James Burlough, the Earl of Deerhurst.' The earl's pleasant smile capsized into not-quite-polite puzzlement. 'And who might you be, sir? — Suzanne Enoch

Sir Quotes By Marissa Meyer: Crazy loves company, Sir Clay.

Crazy loves company, Sir Clay. — Marissa Meyer

Sir Quotes By Sir Fulke Greville: Our companions please us less from the charms

Our companions please us less from the charms we find in their conversation than from those they find in ours. — Sir Fulke Greville

Sir Quotes By Lemony Snicket: Never mind what my name is," the man

Never mind what my name is," the man said. "No one can pronounce it anyway. Just call me Sir. — Lemony Snicket

Sir Quotes By Terry Pratchett: We can't just drop everything, sir!""Mister Lipwig. Is

We can't just drop everything, sir!"
"Mister Lipwig. Is there something in the word 'tyrant' you do not understand? — Terry Pratchett

Sir Quotes By Fyodor Dostoyevsky: I tell you, sir, it's very easy for

I tell you, sir, it's very easy for Pyotr Stepanovich to live in the world, because he imagines a man and then lives with him the way he imagined him. — Fyodor Dostoyevsky

Sir Quotes By Cherise Sinclair: Darlin', I wasn't just a Boy Scout, I

Darlin', I wasn't just a Boy Scout, I was an Eagle Scout. — Cherise Sinclair

Sir Quotes By Daniel Younger: There's a surcharge on van repairs.""What kind of

There's a surcharge on van repairs."
"What kind of surcharge?"
"I'm a sir and I'm making a charge. — Daniel Younger

Sir Quotes By Joe Abercrombie: You are a gentleman, sir,' muttered Cosca. 'I

You are a gentleman, sir,' muttered Cosca. 'I am a murderer.' 'I see no reason why a man cannot be both . . . — Joe Abercrombie

Sir Quotes By Anthony Robbins: Money is a good servant but a bad

Money is a good servant but a bad master. - SIR FRANCIS BACON — Anthony Robbins

Sir Quotes By Eli Easton: His love, his heart, Sir Christian Brandon.

His love, his heart, Sir Christian Brandon. — Eli Easton

Sir Quotes By Nancy Astor: Sir, if you were my husband, I would

Sir, if you were my husband, I would poison your drink. — Nancy Astor

Sir Quotes By William Shakespeare: Foolery, sir, does walk about the orb like

Foolery, sir, does walk about the orb like the sun; it shines everywhere. — William Shakespeare

Sir Quotes By Peter Griffin: Sir, I may be an idiot, but there's

Sir, I may be an idiot, but there's one thing I'm not sir, and that sir is an idiot. — Peter Griffin

Sir Quotes By Fyodor Dostoyevsky: Well, sir, it is precisely my notion that

Well, sir, it is precisely my notion that one sees and learns most of all by observing our younger generations. — Fyodor Dostoyevsky

Sir Quotes By P.L. Travers: Sir Christopher Wren's Cathedral

Sir Christopher Wren's Cathedral — P.L. Travers

Sir Quotes By Sarah Vowell: a man without birth, without courage, without conduct.

a man without birth, without courage, without conduct. For my part, I declare, sir, it shall never be said that I made such a man my master. — Sarah Vowell

Sir Quotes By Edmund Hillary: Becoming a 'Sir' is slightly uncomfortable at first,

Becoming a 'Sir' is slightly uncomfortable at first, although it is a considerable honor. It is amazing how quickly you become accustomed to it. — Edmund Hillary

Sir Quotes By Ross Thomas: Very well, sir, to crime.

Very well, sir, to crime. — Ross Thomas

Sir Quotes By Various: Sir 11:5 Many tyrants have sat on the

Sir 11:5 Many tyrants have sat on the throne, and he whom no man would think on, hath worn the crown. — Various

Sir Quotes By Salman Rushdie: She's no flibberti-gibberti mamzell, but a whir-stir-get-lost-sir bundla

She's no flibberti-gibberti mamzell, but a whir-stir-get-lost-sir bundla dynamite! — Salman Rushdie

Sir Quotes By Jules Verne: Sir," replied the commander, "I am nothing to

Sir," replied the commander, "I am nothing to you but Captain Nemo; and you and your companions are nothing to me but the passengers of the Nautilus. — Jules Verne

Sir Quotes By Various: Sir 25:16 The fear of God is the

Sir 25:16 The fear of God is the beginning of his love: and the beginning of faith is to be fast joined unto it. — Various

Sir Quotes By Orson Scott Card: I'm not a liar, sir,' she said.'No, I'm

I'm not a liar, sir,' she said.
'No, I'm sure you sincerely become whatever it is you're pretending to be. — Orson Scott Card

Sir Quotes By Peter David: Unfortunately, the world does not always act in

Unfortunately, the world does not always act in a manner consistent with one's plans for it. — Peter David

Sir Quotes By Cherise Sinclair: What the heck kind of name was Sir?

What the heck kind of name was Sir? — Cherise Sinclair

Sir Quotes By Charlotte Bronte: I am, sir. It is my way -

I am, sir. It is my way - it always was my way, by instinct - ever to meet the brief with brevity, the direct with plainness. — Charlotte Bronte

Sir Quotes By Susan Dennard: I brandished my parasol at him like a

I brandished my parasol at him like a rapier. You, sir, are an abominable scalawag of a man, and I'll be damned if I let you threaten me. — Susan Dennard

Sir Quotes By Samuel Johnson: Sir, a man who cannot get to heaven

Sir, a man who cannot get to heaven in a green coat, will not find his way thither the sooner in a grey one. — Samuel Johnson

Sir Quotes By Benjamin Franklin: I have lived a long time, sir, and

I have lived a long time, sir, and the longer I live the more convincing proofs I see of this truth - that God governs in the affairs of men. — Benjamin Franklin

Sir Quotes By Cherise Sinclair: So, so sorry. Really sorry. Master. Sir. Emperor

So, so sorry. Really sorry. Master. Sir. Emperor of the world. God of the universe. — Cherise Sinclair

Sir Quotes By David Gill: Steve Jobs was Apple; Sir Alex Ferguson is

Steve Jobs was Apple; Sir Alex Ferguson is Manchester United, — David Gill

Sir Quotes By Jean Racine: And forever goodbye! Forever! Oh, Sir, can you

And forever goodbye! Forever! Oh, Sir, can you imagine how dreadful this cruel word sounds when one loves? — Jean Racine

Sir Quotes By William Shakespeare: Sir, he's a good dog, and a fair

Sir, he's a good dog, and a fair dog. — William Shakespeare

Sir Quotes By Alan Sugar: You've got to admire Sir Richard Branson. He

You've got to admire Sir Richard Branson. He is a completely different style of businessman to me, but you have got to admire what he has achieved. — Alan Sugar

Sir Quotes By Anonymous: I can calculate the movement of the stars,

I can calculate the movement of the stars, but not the madness of men." - Sir Isaac Newton — Anonymous

Sir Quotes By Georgette Heyer: I do not like your name, sir," she

I do not like your name, sir," she answered.
"There was no thought of pleasing you when I was christened." he quoted lazily. — Georgette Heyer

Sir Quotes By Raoul Dufy: Nature, my dear sir, is only a hypothesis.

Nature, my dear sir, is only a hypothesis. — Raoul Dufy

Sir Quotes By Richelle E. Goodrich: You are mistaken; he is not a gentleman

You are mistaken; he is not a gentleman but a sir. Just a sir. For a gentleman is grander and a rare acquaintance. — Richelle E. Goodrich

Sir Quotes By Benjamin Franklin: Remember, Sir, that [England] began the slave trade!

Remember, Sir, that [England] began the slave trade! — Benjamin Franklin

Sir Quotes By Gideon Defoe: You can't reduce passion and flair and eating

You can't reduce passion and flair and eating ham to numbers, sir! — Gideon Defoe

Sir Quotes By Frances Hodgson Burnett: Dickon, and Dickon brought his tame animals, and,

Dickon, and Dickon brought his tame animals, and, if you'll credit it, sir, out of doors he — Frances Hodgson Burnett

Sir Quotes By Sir Harry Lauder: Keep right on to the end of the

Keep right on to the end of the road,
Keep right on to the end.
Tho' the way be long let your heart be strong,
Keep right on round the bend. — Sir Harry Lauder

Sir Quotes By James Patterson: Excuse me, sir, you got dog poop on

Excuse me, sir, you got dog poop on your shoe. — James Patterson

Sir Quotes By Lizzie K. Foley: I'm afraid your literary prizes don't give you

I'm afraid your literary prizes don't give you any jurisdiction in this particular instance, sir. — Lizzie K. Foley

Sir Quotes By Sandra Marton: To the best of your knowledge, Charles, do

To the best of your knowledge, Charles, do villains ever permit themselves to be rained on?"

"Not to my knowledge, no, sir. — Sandra Marton

Sir Quotes By William Shakespeare: Lysimachus: Did you go to 't so young?

Lysimachus: Did you go to 't so young? Were you a gamester at five or at seven?
Marina: Earlier too, sir, if now I be one. — William Shakespeare

Sir Quotes By Ilona Andrews: I see Kayla dragged you into this."I smiled

I see Kayla dragged you into this."
I smiled at him. "No, sir, I just came to borrow a cup of sugar."
"Heh. — Ilona Andrews

Sir Quotes By Allan Rock: Protection of life is NOT a legitimate use

Protection of life is NOT a legitimate use for a firearm in this country sir! Not! That is expressly ruled out! — Allan Rock

Sir Quotes By Arthur Conan Doyle: Desultory readers are seldom remarkable for the exactness

Desultory readers are seldom remarkable for the exactness of their learning. — Arthur Conan Doyle

Sir Quotes By Sybil Thorndike: [When asked if she had ever considered divorcing

[When asked if she had ever considered divorcing Sir Lewis Casson:] Divorce? Never. But murder often! — Sybil Thorndike

Sir Quotes By John Huston: There's never any telling what you'll say or

There's never any telling what you'll say or do next, except that it's bound to be something astonishing. By God, sir, you are a character. — John Huston

Sir Quotes By Alexandre Dumas: It is feared that it may be the

It is feared that it may be the smallpox, sir," replied Porthos ... "and what is serious is that it will certainly spoil his face. — Alexandre Dumas

Sir Quotes By Sherlock Holmes Sir Arthur Conan Doyle: You can never foretell what any one man

You can never foretell what any one man will do, but you can say with precision what an average number will be up to. — Sherlock Holmes Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Sir Quotes By Jane Austen: I perfectly agree with you, sir,' was then

I perfectly agree with you, sir,' was then his remark. 'You did behave very shamefully. You never wrote a truer line. — Jane Austen

Sir Quotes By Nayantara: Learnt a lot like timing, voice modulation from

Learnt a lot like timing, voice modulation from Mohanlal sir. He is perfect in everything. — Nayantara

Sir Quotes By Bruce Springsteen: They wanted to know why I did what

They wanted to know why I did what I did. Well, sir I guess there's just meanness in the world. — Bruce Springsteen

Sir Quotes By Nick Pageant: Whatever this guy was about to dish out,

Whatever this guy was about to dish out, I was prepared to respond with, "Thank you, sir, and, may I have another? — Nick Pageant

Sir Quotes By Old Tom Morris: Faith sir! She looks like the Old Course.

Faith sir! She looks like the Old Course. — Old Tom Morris

Sir Quotes By Eoin Colfer: Anything else, Butler?""The cosh, sir.

Anything else, Butler?"
"The cosh, sir. — Eoin Colfer

Sir Quotes By Cressida Cowell: You can't put': Hiccup in charge, sir, he's

You can't put': Hiccup in charge, sir, he's USELESS. — Cressida Cowell

Sir Quotes By Various: Sir 3:33 Water quencheth a flaming fire, and

Sir 3:33 Water quencheth a flaming fire, and alms resisteth sins: — Various

Sir Quotes By Will Thomas: Everyone who writes in the sub-genre of Victorian

Everyone who writes in the sub-genre of Victorian mystery stands in [Sir Arthur Conan] Doyle's shadow. — Will Thomas

Sir Quotes By Sir Ronald Fisher: Experimental observations are only experience carefully planned in

Experimental observations are only experience carefully planned in advance, and designed to form a secure basis of new knowledge. — Sir Ronald Fisher

Sir Quotes By Cherise Sinclair: You mean you're not God? Nooo, say it

You mean you're not God? Nooo, say it isn't so! — Cherise Sinclair

Sir Quotes By Moliere: The ancients, sir, are the ancients, and we

The ancients, sir, are the ancients, and we are the people of today. — Moliere

Sir Quotes By John Ringo: I have been to the speed of God,

I have been to the speed of God, sir ... and I discommend it. — John Ringo

Sir Quotes By Vivian Stanshall: If I had all the money I spent

If I had all the money I spent on drink, I'd spend it on drink (Sir Henry at Rawlinson End) — Vivian Stanshall

Sir Quotes By John Knoerle: One of the things to be learnt about

One of the things to be learnt about spying is that the least likely is the most probable.

--Sir Dick White, Head of MI6, 1956-1968 — John Knoerle

Sir Quotes By Sir William Hamilton, 9th Baronet: Metaphysics, in whatever latitude the term be taken,

Metaphysics, in whatever latitude the term be taken, is a science, or complement of sciences, exclusively occupied with mind. — Sir William Hamilton, 9th Baronet