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Special Quotes

On what makes a place, a person, or a principle special.

This page gathers quotes on what makes something special—from the idea that assimilating into a new country is itself part of America's appeal, to the parkland that helps define a great city like London. See our more quotes for related themes.

We should not use special budget procedures to jam through legislation to drill in the Arctic Refuge. This topic is too important to the public to address it in such a back-door manner. We should be having a full, open...

Quotes by Russ Feingold

I won at Hockenheim in 2000 and I guess we always make the first victory the most special one.

Quotes by Rubens Barrichello

Everything happens every night for this audience, and it's a very special occasion to come to the theatre.

Quotes by Roger Rees

John McCain has taken tens of millions of dollars from special interests and lobbyists in his senate and presidential campaigns. Now, we have to wonder if he will be able to remain objective on national security matters, as millions pour...

Quotes by Roger Stone

We're very lucky to be able to go back and reclaim something that was a very special part of all our lives.

Quotes by Roger Andrew Taylor

If somebody for some reason, for music or for movie, becomes famous, it's because they have something, something special.

Quotes by Roberto Cavalli

I think of Mike Myers as the Buster Keaton of today. I think he's brought us something so special.

Quotes by Robert Wagner

They enlarged the domains of commerce by treaties with all nations, upon the great principle of equal justice to all nations, and special favors to none.

Quotes by Robert Toombs

I never presumed that a technique of composition or an idea was so special that just using it would guarantee the quality of the music.

Quotes by Robert Morris

At the request of the special counsel, Mr. Rove will not discuss the substance of his testimony.

Quotes by Robert Luskin

The special counsel has not advised Mr. Rove that he is a target of the investigation and affirmed that he has made no decision concerning charges.

Quotes by Robert Luskin

I did the first HBO special ever in 1975 at Haverford College. Cable was new then: HBO was a Time-Life entity, with maybe 400,000 or 500,000 subscribers and maybe 50 employees.

Quotes by Robert Klein

I spent many years in Italy, I've lived just 5km away from the track and the Monza atmosphere is very special.

Quotes by Robert Kubica

Whenever you can relate to the population of the team that you play for, I think it makes it that much more special.

Quotes by Robert Griffin III

Rocky Marciano had such guts and heart. He was something special.

Quotes by Robert Goulet

To be first is something special.

Quotes by Riyad Mahrez

If the timing's right and the gods are with you, something special happens.

Quotes by Rick Springfield

Let there be a special place in Hell for pundits who make predictions.

Quotes by Rick Perlstein

No tricks, gimmicks, special pills, special potions, special equipment. All it takes is desire and will.

Quotes by Richard Simmons

I don't understand the theory that nonprofit hospitals that run at forty percent capacity and do not pay taxes should be granted some special privilege. I like level playing fields.

Quotes by Richard Rainwater

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a quote sharing an opinion about what makes America special?
Yes - presented as that speaker's own opinion: "What makes America special is that people come here, assimilate and become American with all of the rights and responsibilities citizenship bestows."
Does a quote talk about editorial independence and "special pleading"?
Yes: "It is unsound for an independent editor to be a financial contributor to any cause which would cause any type of special pleading."
Is there a quote with a governor's political pledge about special interest groups?
Yes - presented as that speaker's own stated campaign position, not a fact this page is confirming: "As Governor, I will demand that Colorado's government serves the taxpayers of Colorado, not special interest groups and government bureaucrats."
Is there a quote about what makes London special?
Yes: "The 5,000 or so acres of Royal Parks are one of the things that make London special."
Where can I find more related quotes?
For more, see our People and Place quotes pages.

It also touches, generally, on resisting outside pressure and interest-group influence—see our always and like quotes for more.