Uncommon Quotes

When you can do the common things of life in an uncommon way, you will command the attention of the world. - George Washington Carver

When we are sick, we want an uncommon doctor; when we have a construction job to do, we want an uncommon engineer, and when we are at war, we want an uncommon general. It is only when we get into politics that we are satisfied with the common man. - Herbert Hoover

When I was a kid, there were a lot more African-American farmers. It wasn't an uncommon thing to talk to a black farmer. Now, it's more of a shock. To me, it's getting to the place now where we're an endangered species. - Albert Smith

When a new president takes over, changes in athletic directors aren't uncommon and the same can be said for coaches when there is a change in athletic directors. But when coaches have been successful, it is a stretch. - Bruce Van De Velde

When a man's talk is commonplace and his writings uncommon, it means that his talent lies in the place from which he borrows it, and not in himself. - Michel De Montaigne

We've made our own bed this year. We had 50-point wins, 40-point wins. The other night, that's uncommon territory. - Jim Donofrio

We were unanimously ranked as the No. 1 seed by all five of the league representatives at the seeding meeting; this is uncommon for all the leagues to agree. - Erik Farfan

We should have gotten beat by 50 points. That's two games for Ray, so it's not uncommon that guys of that caliber go the extra mile. ... He takes his craft seriously. - Bob Hill

We know that many workers are walking around being owed a year or two years' wages. It is not uncommon at all. - Robin Munro

We have to value possessions a little more (against CBA). It's going to take an uncommon effort just to play with them. - Mike Kearney