(A Foreign Secretary) is forever poised between the cliche and the indiscretion. Votes: 1
Harold MacMillanWhen you see a rattlesnake poised to strike, you do not wait until he has struck to crush him. Votes: 1
Franklin D. RooseveltThe true gentleman is subtly poised between an inner tact and an outer defense. Votes: 0
Puzant Kevork ThomajanHe who always prefaces his tale with laughter, is poised between impertinence and folly. Votes: 0
Johann Kaspar LavaterPlayers draw confidence from a poised, alert coach who anticipates changing in game conditions Votes: 0
Jack RamsaySome lean back. But those who lean forward are poised to cross the finish-line, first! Votes: 0
T.F. HodgeWhenever something great happens, you're always kind of poised for the universe to correct itself. Votes: 0
Sarah DessenHis dagger was out, poised at her throat. "Sing, little bird. Sing for your little life. Votes: 0
George R. R. MartinNevada is poised to lead our nation in renewable development and we must harness those resources. Votes: 0
Joe HeckAny given moment - no matter how casual, how ordinary - is poised, full of gaping life. Votes: 0
Anne MichaelsThe smell and taste of things remain poised a long time, like souls, ready to remind us..... Votes: 0
Marcel ProustBeauty is at its most poignant when the cold hand of Death holds poised to wither it imminently. Votes: 0
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