Interesting Quotes By Guys Named Rick

BLOGGER'S NOTE:  I prepped this particular blog post a few months ago, but never posted it. There was a reason. Right after I finished putting this one together, I found out that an acquaintance of mine from church, whose name was Rick Walters, had taken a turn for the worst. He'd been hospitalized for the better part of six months at the time, and it seemed that his passing was imminent. Unfortunately, it was. Out of respect for Rick's family, I decided not to post a silly quotes post at that time. It seemed insensitive and unnecessary. Now that some time has passed, I decided to go ahead and post it. I hope Rick's family (if they read this) will understand that no disrespect or flippancy is intended by this post in the least. Rest in peace, Rick.  ~  JH


1)  "We need realism to deal with reality."  ~ Slick Rick, rapper

2)  "You never know God is all you need until God is all you have."  ~  Rick Warren, pastor/author

3)  "There are consequences to letting people live out whatever wants or passions they desire."  ~  Rick Santorum, politician

4)  "History shows you don't know what the future brings."  ~  Rick Wagoner, businessman

5)  "You can't funk and roll ALL the time."  ~  Rick James, musician

6)  "Regardless of how it goes down, life goes on."  ~  Rick Ross, rapper

7)  "I like a lot of bass players. I like a lot of tuba players too."  ~  Rick Danko, musician

8)  "The air we breathe, the water we drink, and the land we inhabit are not only critical elements in the quality of life we enjoy – they are a reflection of the majesty of our Creator."  ~  Rick Perry, politician

9)  "The secret of breaking rules in a way that works is understanding what the rules are in the first place."  ~  Rick Wakeman, musician

10)  "I don't think anyone ever feels acknowledged enough."  ~  Rick Springfield, singer/actor

11)  "I don't believe anyone should ignore all the fires around you and stand pat and not worry about getting singed."  ~  Rick Santelli, TV journalist

12)  "I prefer the rather old and battered, things with character, to the brand new."  ~  Rick Allen, musician

13)  "Here's to democracy. May we get the government we deserve."  ~  Rick Mercer, comedian/TV personality

14)  "Excellence is the unlimited ability to improve the quality of what you have to offer."  ~  Rick Pitino, basketball coach

15)  "What we see is what they're trying to sell us."  ~  Rick Moranis, actor

16)  "I'm trying to make sure that there's comedy as well as sadness. It makes the sadness more memorable."  ~  Rick Moody, novelist

17)  "Wearing a bow tie is a statement. Almost an act of defiance."  ~  Rick Kaplan, TV producer

18)  "I write the story that nobody reads. Someday, I'm going to write it in German to see if anybody notices."  ~  Rick Reilly, sportswriter

19)  "To finish first you must first finish."  ~  Rick Mears, race car driver

20)  "Be fanatically positive and militantly optimistic. If something is not to your liking, change your liking."  ~  Rick Steves, travel author/TV personality

21)  "If my life is going to mean anything, I have to live it myself."  ~  Rick Riordan, novelist

22)  "Every life deserves a certain amount of dignity, no matter how poor or damaged the shell that carries it."  ~  Rick Bragg, writer