Once you begin to explain or excuse all events on racial grounds, you begin to indulge in the perilous mythology of race.
James Earl Jones
Before my grandpa built his own church, we went to the neighboring town, and it was a white community. You know, up north, mostly middle European... →
The Olympics are only once every four years, so you have to take advantage of all your opportunities, both to be an inspiration to people and help... →
Lolo Jones
I asked a man in prison once how he happened to be there and he said he had stolen a pair of shoes. I told him if he had stolen a railroad he would... →
Mary Harris Jones
When something's ending, you go through so many phases, and it can be frustrating. But once you're out on the other side, it's like you... →
Norah Jones
Every day, my daddy told me the same thing. 'Once a task is just begun, never leave it till it's done. Be the labour great or small, do it... →
Quincy Jones
I had a terrible manager once who described my career as 'spiraling downward.'
Rickie Lee Jones
I've always thought it was important not to attach too much superstition to the space where you're writing, because once you get into the... →
Sadie Jones
Once I retire and slow down, I don't want to be in New York. I want to be somewhere near a lake or a pond, so that on my days when I have nothing... →
Sharon Jones
As for meat, I'm not going to become vegetarian. I'm telling you that right now. I want me a steak. I want me a pork chop. I want me a lamb... →