- Sit
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- Nov 07, 2020
Bench Quotes
These bench quotes range from athletes describing time on the sidelines to symbolic reflections on thrones, courts, and institutions.
These bench quotes move between literal sports benches and symbolic ones, like a judge's seat or a decorated throne. For more on staying grounded through waiting, our Being quotes touch on a similar patience.
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- Men
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- Nov 07, 2020
The school-room sends men to the Legislature, to the bench, and the executive office. The bar-room sends them to the scaffold and hell.
- Ready
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- Nov 07, 2020
If I'm on the bench, I want to be ready.
- Fun
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- Nov 07, 2020
It's no fun being on the bench.
- Path
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- Nov 07, 2020
Mark Horowitz and I built it onto an optical bench in the lab. We spent and eight-hour span putting this optical light path together.
- Old
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- Nov 07, 2020
I will not be on the bench until I am 60 or 65 years old.
- Judge
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- Nov 07, 2020
Absent scandal, a federal judge can serve for decades on the bench, underscoring the importance of appointing judges who have a proper understanding of their constitutional role.
- Life
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- Nov 07, 2020
I wouldn't be face-washing anyone in real life. I'd be skating to the bench real fast to get away.
- Play
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- Nov 07, 2020
If for half a year you only get 10 minutes to play from the bench, then you have no rhythm.
- Rhythm
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- Nov 07, 2020
Starting you automatically gets into your rhythm faster. Coming off the bench, you're colder; it can be harder at times.
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- Nov 07, 2020