A. C. Benson
A. C. Benson

Ambition often puts Men upon doing the meanest offices; so climbing is performed in the same position with creeping.

A. E. van Vogt
A. E. van Vogt

Well, first of all, going off with dianetics was based upon a thought of mine.

A. P. Herbert
A. P. Herbert

If nobody said anything unless he knew what he was talking about, a ghastly hush would descend upon the earth.

Aaron Taylor-Johnson
Aaron Taylor-Johnson

I did swimming, gymnastics, dance, and the acting was just a small part. I didn't have pushy parents; it wasn't forced upon me. They just said, 'See if you like it. If you do, great; if you don't, don't worry about it.' I was really fortunate to have that guidance and supportive parents.

Abdullah of Saudi Arabia
Abdullah of Saudi Arabia

Muslims are not bloodthirsty people. Islam is a religion of peace that forbids the killing of the innocent. Islam also accepts the Prophets, whether those prophets are Mohammed, God's peace and blessing be upon Him, or Moses or the other prophets of the Books.

Aberjhani
Aberjhani

The political, social, and spiritual impact of the life example set by Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela might be measured in part by the profound and unique gestures made by people in different countries to honor his life upon learning of his death.

Abhay Deol
Abhay Deol

We have 5000-year-old history which is now almost a part of our DNA. How do you break that? America, for example, doesn't have that history behind it. It romanticizes rebellion. We look down upon rebellion. It's an insult. To think out-of-the-box is looked down upon here.

Abhishek Bachchan
Abhishek Bachchan

I still feel that in India we look upon sports as a recreational activity - which it is - but people have to understand that there is a career in sports. It's not just necessary to be a doctor or a lawyer or an engineer, as most of us Indians appear to think that our children should grow up to be.

Abigail Johnson
Abigail Johnson

Lots of people will give you advice... and depending upon how well they know you, the advice might be valid or not so valid.

Abu Bakr
Abu Bakr

Do not look down upon any Muslim, for even the most inferior believer is great in the eyes of God.