If you want to succeed you should strike out on new paths rather than travel the worn paths of accepted success. From LearnThat.org. [John D. Rockefeller]
SNOW (voice-over): Independence in a state that lives by the motto "Live free or die" is not a label worn lightly. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Jul 3, 2007] Reference
But the Cardinals 'starters appear just plain worn out. From Wordnik.com. [USATODAY.com - Tired pitchers need a break; schedule needs cut] Reference
They are not too weary or worn from the last round to defend themselves. From Wordnik.com. [Now, about those Series predictions ...] Reference
For whatever the reason, diabetes, heart, stroke, or plain worn out bones. From Wordnik.com. [Taking Time] Reference
But not by retrenching, and not by taking refuge in worn-out ways of doing things. From Wordnik.com. [Creating a Culture of Opportunity in Canada] Reference
They are worn from the elbow to the wrist, commonly made of silver, copper, brass, or horn. From Wordnik.com. [Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible] Reference
For why do they have to fool in worn-out mothers, to make them think they'll give them a rest?. From Wordnik.com. [Hungry Hearts] Reference
Most of the bluing is worn from the barrel and the bold handle is slivery but it's still a tack driver. From Wordnik.com. [Best Bolt Action deer Rifles] Reference
As the night wore thin, Tylar walked from streets lined in cobbles to those simply worn from the natural sandy rock. From Wordnik.com. [Orbit Books Free Sample SciFi Fantasy Book: The Future Is Now 30 | SciFi UK Review] Reference
Blue canvas shoes stirred up small puffs of soil, their toes threadbare and worn from the years of kicking the earth. From Wordnik.com. [Possum Woman] Reference
That's a tantalizing label worn at various times the past two years by Anthony Kim, Rory McIlroy and even Rickie Fowler. From Wordnik.com. [SFGate: Top News Stories] Reference
The paint was worn from the floor, the ceiling was smoked and dirty, the desks were rickety and uneven – the blackboards gray. From Wordnik.com. [Purple Springs] Reference
While war lives, you will never see a silver chain worn by an Iroquois, nor will you see it on anything he possesses, he answered. From Wordnik.com. [The Shagganappi] Reference
A man near her was looking at a display of security alarms, a big man, wide across the shoulders, in worn dungarees and work boots. From Wordnik.com. [The Rescues of Brittan Courvalais « A Fly in Amber] Reference
Here is what I would call a worn-out earthenware plate. From Wordnik.com. [South Wind] Reference
His wife’s faces was well worn from the many hours of labor. From Wordnik.com. [EA A Father’s Choice Part 2] Reference
Fashion labels worn by Europe's skinheads restore their reputation. From Wordnik.com. [Deutsche Welle: DW-WORLD.DE] Reference
Next to her was a Clorox bottle, label worn like a vintage iron-on. From Wordnik.com. [The Woman Down the Hall] Reference
The cloak did not hide the shape of a sword worn, as always, at his hip. From Wordnik.com. [Stormblade]
Mr. Judson seemed to have purposely chosen ragged bills and coins worn smooth. From Wordnik.com. [At the Sign of the Jack O'Lantern] Reference
The remaining ornaments of his dress resembled those we have described as worn by. From Wordnik.com. [Complete Project Gutenberg Georg Ebers Works] Reference
I had last seen him; more anxious and worn, that is, but yet composed and dignified. From Wordnik.com. [Miscellanea] Reference
A Spanish knife is stuck in by the side of the leg, and a small sword worn by the side. From Wordnik.com. [Pattie's Personal Narrative, 1824--1830] Reference
The lantern briefly lit Ishigami's eyes, his field uniform and cap, his sword worn blade up. From Wordnik.com. [December 6]
298 Or “clothe thee in worn-out clothes” i.e. “Become a Fakir” or religious mendicant. From Wordnik.com. [The Book of The Thousand Nights And A Night] Reference
The rest remained outside, but on their faces was the same beatific expression worn by those within. From Wordnik.com. [Into the Labyrinth]
The next level is a Dedicated, marked by a pin in the shape of a silver sword worn on the coat collar. From Wordnik.com. [A Crown of Swords]
"Well, I've got a little trinket that could track him, if you've got something around that he's worn, that is .. ..". From Wordnik.com. [Hit Or Myth]
The helmets and short mantles which Cook and King have described as worn by this people, were introduced by these white strangers. From Wordnik.com. [A New Voyage Round the World, in the years 1823, 24, 25, and 26, Vol. 2] Reference
The significance of the remark wasn't lost on the Zhakar ruler, who looked meaningfully at the mighty sword worn on the warrior's back. From Wordnik.com. [Emperor of Ansalon]
Because as you said, the novelty has kind of worn off. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript May 13, 2008] Reference
We were kind of worn down and they're a really good hockey team. From Wordnik.com. [NHL - National Hockey League - Minnesota vs. Calgary] Reference
I'm kind of worn out now, so don't expect much from this entry. From Wordnik.com. [catpewk Diary Entry] Reference
It's a wonderful community, but at the same time, we're just kind of worn down. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Jul 8, 2005] Reference
Kit looks very much like Jon, kind of worn down but still trying to keep on keepin' on. From Wordnik.com. [Reports from GRRM signing] Reference
As hard as Utley plays mentally and physically … he definitely gets kind of worn down. From Wordnik.com. [Phillies rested, not rusty, after layoff] Reference
M. O'BRIEN: Yes, I bet that lack of independence must have kind of worn on you over time. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript May 18, 2006] Reference
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