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Alice (Resident Evil)

Alice (Resident Evil)

Alice is a fictional character and the protagonist of the Resident Evil film series, which is loosely based on the video game series of the same name. Though she is not a character in the game series, she does eventually interact with a number of characters from the games, including Jill Valentine, Claire Redfield, Carlos Olivera (whom Alice would have a love interest in), Chris Redfield, Leon S. Kennedy, Barry Burton, Ada Wong, Albert Wesker and Nemesis. Alice, portrayed by Milla Jovovich, plays the principal role in each film, the storylines all somewhat revolving around her and the struggle with the Umbrella Corporation. Apart from the films, she appears in the film's novelizations where her background is explained.

Milla Jovovich as Alice from Resident Evil: Apocalypse (2004)

@ They did something to me. I barely feel human anymore.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alice_(Resident_Evil)

Ali (600-661)

Ali (600-661)

Ali ibn Abi Talib (Arabic: عَلِيُّ بْن أَبِي طَالِب, romanized: ʿAlī ibn Abī Ṭālib; c. 600–661) was the cousin and son-in-law of the Islamic prophet Muhammad, and was the fourth Rashidun caliph who ruled from 656 to 661, as well as the first Shia imam. Born to Abu Talib ibn Abd al-Muttalib and Fatima bint Asad, a young Ali was raised by his elder cousin Muhammad and was among the first to accept his teachings.[1]

Quotes·Quotations by Ali

Friend·Friendship

¶ He who has a thousand friends has not a friend to spare, And he who has one enemy will meet him everywhere. [Ali, in A Hundred Sayings.][2]

Others

@ Fear only the will of God and you will have no cause to fear anyone else.

@ The best companion and helper is admirable morals. [Majlisi, Bihārul Anwār, vol.77, p.149.]

@ There are so many highly esteemed ones who became miserable and humiliated just because of their bad temper and morals; and humble people who have attained eminence and the highest honors because of good temper and morals. [Majlisi, Bihārul Anwār, vol.71, p.396.]

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ali

[2] http://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Ali

Alfred A. Knopf, Sr. (1892-1984)

Alfred A. Knopf, Sr. (1892-1984)

Alfred Abraham Knopf, Sr. (September 12, 1892 – August 11, 1984) was an American publisher of the 20th century, and founder of Alfred A. Knopf, Inc.. His contemporaries included the likes of Bennett Cerf and Donald Klopfer, and (of the previous generation) Frank Nelson Doubleday, J. Henry Harper and Henry Holt. Knopf paid special attention to the quality of printing, binding, and design in his books, and earned a reputation as a purist in both content and presentation.

Asked how to say his name, Knopf told the Literary Digest: "Sound the k: k'nupf."

Quotes·Quotation

Economics

¶ An economist is a man who states the obvious in terms of the incomprehensible.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfred_A._Knopf,_Sr.

Alfred, Lord Tennyson (1809-1892)

Alfred, Lord Tennyson (1809-1892)

Alfred Tennyson, 1st Baron Tennyson, FRS (6 August 1809 – 6 October 1892) was Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom during much of Queen Victoria's reign and remains one of the most popular poets in the English language.

Tennyson excelled at penning short lyrics, such as "In the Valley of Cauteretz", "Break, Break, Break", "The Charge of the Light Brigade", "Tears, Idle Tears" and "Crossing the Bar". Much of his verse was based on classical mythological themes, such as Ulysses, although In Memoriam A.H.H. was written to commemorate his best friend Arthur Hallam, a fellow poet and fellow student at Trinity College, Cambridge, who was engaged to Tennyson's sister, but died from a brain haemorrhage before they could marry. Tennyson also wrote some notable blank verse including Idylls of the King, "Ulysses," and "Tithonus." During his career, Tennyson attempted drama, but his plays enjoyed little success.

A number of phrases from Tennyson's work have become commonplaces of the English language, including "Nature, red in tooth and claw", "'Tis better to have loved and lost / Than never to have loved at all", "Theirs not to reason why, / Theirs but to do and die", "My strength is as the strength of ten, / Because my heart is pure", "Knowledge comes, but Wisdom lingers", and "The old order changeth, yielding place to new". He is the ninth most frequently quoted writer in The Oxford Dictionary of Quotations.

Quotes·Quotations by Alfred Tennyson

Friends

¶ He makes no friend who never made a foe. [Friend·Friendship]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfred,_Lord_Tennyson

Alfonso Bedoya (1940-1957)

Alfonso Bedoya (1940-1957)

Alfonso Bedoya (April 16, 1904 – December 15, 1957) was a Mexican actor who frequently appeared in U.S. films.

Quotes·Quotation by Alfonso Bedoya

Alfonso Bedoya as Gold Hat from The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948)

¶ Badges? We ain't got no badges! We don't need no badges! I don't have to show you any stinking badges!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfonso_Bedoya

Alexandra (Nikita)

Alexandra (Nikita)

Alexandra "Alex" Udinov is one of the main characters of Nikita. Portrayed by Lyndsy Fonseca, Alex serves as the deuteragonist of the series.

Quotes·Quotations by Alexandra Udinov

Lyndsy Fonseca as Alexandra Udinov from Nikita (2010)

¶ No risk, no reward. Isn't that what you taught me? [Nikita, All The Way 01.11 2010]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexandra_(Nikita_character)

Alexandre Dumas (1802–1870)

Alexandre Dumas (1802–1870)

Alexandre Dumas, pronounced: [a.lɛk.sɑ̃dʁ dy.ma], born Dumas Davy de la Pailleterie ([dy.ma da.vi də pa.jət.ʁi]) (24 July 1802 – 5 December 1870) was a French writer, best known for his historical novels of high adventure which have made him one of the most widely read French authors in the world. Many of his novels, including The Count of Monte Cristo, The Three Musketeers, Twenty Years After, and The Vicomte de Bragelonne were originally serialized. He also wrote plays and magazine articles and was a prolific correspondent. Born in poverty, Dumas was the grandson of a French nobleman and a Haitian slave.

Quotes·Quotation

Business? It's quite simple. It's other people's money. [Business]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexandre_Dumas

Alexander Pope (1688-1744)

Alexander Pope

Born	21 May 1688 London
Died	30 May 1744 (aged 56) Twickenham (today part of London)
Occupation	Poet

Alexander Pope (21 May 1688 – 30 May 1744) was an 18th-century English poet, best known for his satirical verse and for his translation of Homer. He is the third-most frequently quoted writer in The Oxford Dictionary of Quotations, after Shakespeare and Tennyson. Pope is famous for his use of the heroic couplet.

Quotes

Some praise at morning what they blame at night.

Time conquers all,and we must Time obey.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_Pope

Alex Pettyfer (1990-)

Alex Pettyfer (1990-)

Alexander Richard "Alex" Pettyfer (born 10 April 1990) is an English actor and model.[1] He appeared in school plays and on television before being cast as Alex Rider, the main character in the 2006 film version of Stormbreaker; Pettyfer was nominated for a Young Artist Award and an Empire Award for his role.[2] He has been seen as a model in several advertising campaigns for Burberry.[3] His next two starring roles were in the 2011 films I Am Number Four, a science fiction action adventure, and Beastly, a modernised retelling of Beauty and the Beast. Pettyfer can also be seen in the 2012 movie Magic Mike as a character named Adam. His latest film to date is the unreleased 2013 film The Butler as Thomas Westfall.

References

[1]^ England & Wales, Birth Index: 1984–2005
[2]^ "Alex Pettyfer awards". IMDb.com. Archived from the original on 30 July 2010. Retrieved 13 July 2010.
[3]^ "Burberry.com". Burberry. Retrieved 13 July 2010.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alex_Pettyfer

Alex Russo (Wizards of Waverly Place)

Alex Russo (Wizards of Waverly Place)

Alexandra "Alex" Margarita Russo is the main protagonist of the Disney Channel sitcom Wizards of Waverly Place, portrayed by Selena Gomez. As the middle child and only daughter, she is sly, outgoing, and sometimes rude to her family and friends. Alex usually underachieves when it comes to school and wizard training. She often gets into trouble because of her constant schemes (usually involving magic).

Alex is smart but not hardworking, much to the dismay of her older brother, Justin. Alex became a full wizard in Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie but later makes a wish through the Stone of Dreams to turn back time which, in turn, made her a student again. In the series finale when Justin wins, he reveals that Alex would have won but she helped him because he got stuck. Alex then becomes the Russo family wizard, keeping her powers, as does Justin for becoming the new Headmaster of WizTech.

In 2008, despite the character being classified as a wizard in all official material, AOL named her the twentieth greatest witch in television history. Selena Gomez, who portrays Alex, is one of the only two cast members to appear in every single episode of the series to date; the only other cast member to do so is David Henrie, who portrays Justin Russo. The character has also appeared in The Suite Life on Deck.

Quotes·Quotations by Alex Russo

Selena Gomez as Alex Russo from Wizards of Waverly Place (2008/2009)

¶ Here's how. I don't read.

¶ It's for all the times you saved me when I wasn't good. And a couple of more times in the future so we're even. [Wizards of Waverly Place, Wizards vs. Angels (2011) #4.09/10]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alex_Russo

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