Gem Quotations

A gem cannot be polished without friction, nor a man perfected without trials.

I love 'Call the Midwife'; it's an absolute gem of a programme. Filming the Christmas special and then the second series felt like going back to a boarding school that you really love and is full of friends.

St. Petersburg is a gem of world culture and Russia's most European city.

I never think about a shoot before I do it. Because there's no formula for people. What I try to do is to strip everything away rather than go in with preconceived notions. If I do that, I might miss a gem or a jewel that the person is offering me.

I like the idea that every page in every book can have a gem on it. It's probably what I love most about writing - that words can be used in a way that's like a child playing in a sandpit, rearranging things, swapping them around.

If the present Mrs. Wogan has a fault - and I must tread carefully here - if she has a fault, this gem in the diadem of womanhood is a hoarder. She never throws anything out. Which may explain the longevity of our marriage.

We really feel we've got a hidden gem if we can get him back to that level that he was at the end of '03-04. I'm confident that we can get him there.

The proceeds will go toward the Gem City Days.

We've talked about it and if that's the case for Gary then that's the case for Derek. But that's the era we are in. If he leaves for nothing that's fine, I would hopefully go and find a wee gem from somewhere who is hungry enough to come and score goals and make a name for themselves.

New Jersey residents are loving our concerts more and more, but for Pennsylvanians, we're still an undiscovered gem across the river.

I'm at a rock and gem show in Arizona near the California border for the next couple weeks.

Freddie is a chip off the old block. As a player, he was like another coach on the floor. He was our point guard and he was completely unselfish. He could read defenses like a gem and he'd do whatever was asked of him.

Full many a gem of purest ray sereneThe dark unfathomed caves of ocean bear:Full many a flower is born to blush unseen,And waste its sweetness on the desert air.

He is just a gem of a guy. A fabulous sense of humor.

Having a really solid drummer behind us gave us all a charge. Dave is just this gem in Pittsburgh, this national caliber drummer. We were very fortunate to have him. It's like playing a pickup basketball game with an NBA guy, it just forces you all to play better.

We look forward to sharing this perfect gem with the world. It's in the tradition of movies that have worked well for Searchlight, from 'The Full Monty,' 'Waking Ned,' and 'Sideways' to 'Garden State'.

We look forward to sharing this perfect gem with the world.

Lake Champlain is the most under-marketed gem of a resource. First and foremost I want to use this as an opportunity to promote the history, culture and recreation of Lake Champlain.

It is a real pleasure to have such a gem among us. We did not have to recruit them or provide any special incentives to lure them here. We are, therefore, honored that they have chosen us, and are delighted to have N2Revolution as our neighbor in the city of Sunrise in Broward Country. We wish the company much success in its national launch of PurigeN98.

It is a real pleasure to have such a gem among us,

Tiffany is a fun-loving kid and this entire group is such a joy to coach. She, like her teammates, is a character. Tiffany's just been a gem to work with.

We passed the ball and kept it very well. These boys have a bit about them and I didn't think 3-1 was a true reflection on our performance. But we will dust ourselves down and come back stronger, because that is the nature of my players. In Stephen Thomson, I think I have unearthed a gem in midfield.

Truth is a gem that is found at a great depth; whilst on the surface of this world, all things are weighed by the false scale of custom

We all feel this is so important to the public at large we'd like to see one in every community. We're extremely proud to have one here. It's just a gem in the Northeast Kingdom.

This unique racquet is symbolic of professional tennis' return to Las Vegas. It represents both the excitement and sizzle of the city and the great tennis fans will see at The Tennis Channel Open presented by Panasonic, the newest gem on the professional tennis circuit.

We wanted each filmmaker to create a little gem that stands on its own instead of trying to make each show look and feel the same, which is the traditional route of a series.

A store of grain, Oh king is the best of treasures. A gem put in your mouth will not support life.

Erin put a great deal of time into her search for a college and I think she found a gem in Roanoke. I know she is very happy there and I am excited for Kelsey that she chose to go there as well.

It would be impossible to duplicate The Platinum Collection. It's a gem from a world that no longer exists -- except in our imaginations.

I value Burnt Mountain more than I can tell you as a refuge, a piece of pristine solitude, peace and beauty so near, ... No one I know or talk to is in favor of disturbing this gem of a community asset by putting in ski runs and a return catwalk.

You wait for a gem in an endless sea of blah.

This is devastating. We knew it was coming, but that doesn't make it any easier, Gem of the Ocean.

The whole area needs developed. It's been a long, hard road, but when this is completed, it should be a gem for the community. It gets to the roots of families across the county. It's the people's building.

This exquisite property is the culmination of a long search to find the perfect location to launch Shangri-La in France. We aim to combine Shangri-La's renowned Asian hospitality, accommodations and dining, with the site's romantic history, privileged location and structural attributes, to create another gem in Paris' crown.

They played a perfect game against us. They were flawless, they didn't have any errors defensively and (Lisa Thomas) pitched a real gem of a game to us.

It's a beautiful layout, ... I can't help but enjoy the course. It will challenge you, but will also reward good shots. They definitely have a gem here that could host almost any big event.

It's a little gem of a building, and we're going to have a use for it that's appropriate.

For an extra $100 million what are we going to get? The equivalent for four gem shows instead of one.

That kid is gold. He's a real triple-threat. He's a defensive gem in the outfield, runs well and hits with power. He runs down balls in the outfield as well as anyone and has a great arm.

Everybody is really looking forward to getting back here. It's a good, old-style golf course. It's a great gem of a golf course. It's a good test of golf.

I immediately realized the unprecedented value and collectibility of the gemstone. I used state of the art diamond tools to cut and polish the gemstone to its maximum brilliance. Morrisonite, also called the 'King of Jaspers,' often displays interesting patterns; however, I have never seen anything quite like this and certainly never will again. Gem cutters everywhere can only dream of having such incredible luck.

He's an absolute gem and deserves a new contract. I love him at the moment and he's not even in the team.

I do hope it won't sound insufferably smug, but I can honestly say that The Gem did keep me on 'the straight and narrow' when I was at school.

The courthouse is a historical gem to this county, ... Ignoring it is dangerous.