Upstart Quotes

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People give ear to an upstart astrologer [Copernicus]...this fool wishes to reverse the entire science of astronomy

From nobody to upstart. From upstart to contender. From contender to winner. From winner to champion. From champion to Dynasty.

Why won't you drown?" he wailed, pummeling me with his fists. "I'm Poseidon's son," I said. "Curse that upstart! I was here first!

When an upstart dictator in the United States succeeds in making this a one-party form of government, I shall have the courage to stand up and advocate the use of bullets.

English, as a subject, never really got over its upstart nature. It tries to bulk itself up with hopeless jargon and specious complexity, tries to imitate subjects it can never be.

Upstart greatness is everywhere less respected than ancient greatness.

I want to be in an industry where the upstarts can grow and displace the incumbents, because that's why there's so much innovation.

If you look now, more than ever new entrants, new upstarts, are able to grow so much faster than they could before.

It is a note Of upstart greatness to observe and watch For these poor trifles, which the noble mind Neglects and scorns.

If you've spent a long time developing a skill and techniques, and now some 14 year-old upstart can get exactly the same result, you might feel a bit miffed I suppose, but that has happened forever.

Shunning the upstart shower, / The cold and cursory scrub, / I celebrate the power / That lies within the Tub.

I ken who you are! You're Strathfearn's granddaughter. Julie Stuart, is it? Och, aye, Lady Julia! Well then, Lady Julia, tell me -- who don't you deserve a glass of water?