Katharine Graham Quotes
I adopted the assumption of many of my generation that women were intellectually inferior to men, that we were not capable of governing, leading, managing anything but our homes and our children.
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There's always the motivation of wanting to win. Everybody has that. But a champion needs, in his attitude, a motivation above and beyond winning.
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What I want is to try and get across the idea that reading for pleasure is so beneficial. And turn children on who have maybe been switched off reading or never found a love of it in the first place.
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My motivation is my desire to help people. If people want to have children and cannot in the normal way, and I can do something about it, then I will do so.
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Part of my job as Children's Laureate is to visit schools and talk about my love of books and stories and encourage them all to do it as well - to read, to write, to never be afraid of their own voice. Because we all have something to say.
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Let us sacrifice our today so that our children can have a better tomorrow.
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We are seeing a great awakening. A national movement of We the People, brought together by what unites us - a shared love of liberty, and an understanding of the unlimited potential of free men and free women.
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It's a notion that career-oriented women often neglect their families. But we should cut them some flak; these women are doing everything for the sake of family so that it progresses. I believe when kids see their mothers working hard, they take up responsibilities at home and are far more well-turned out than other children.
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There are so many young women coming up through the ranks. Adele is an amazing singer. Beyonce has great stage presence. She's just a beautiful woman. I love how everyone has just taken charge of their lives and careers.
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I decided that Europeans and Americans are like men and women: they understand each other worse, and it matters less, than either of them suppose.
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We are all Adam's children - it's just the skin that makes all the difference.
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Being traditional is a choice for me. South Indian families bring up their children with a sense of freedom, self-respect and self-value. We do whatever we have to with earnestness and honesty, including being uninhibited. Yet we hold onto our roots.
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There are really very few roles for women in films in which you can also make a living.
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I want my children to know that we often become resilient for others.
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I do have the most marvelous husband, children, and grandchildren.
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I stopped playing in Jr. events when I was 12 and played women's.
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We are not yet a society free of sexism, and this will continue to be an issue for all women candidates.
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There are two kinds of women, those who want power in the world and those who want power in bed.
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When Wolf Blitzer wears a not-so-great tie, how much e-mail do you think he gets? My point is, for women, unfortunately, appearance is part of the job.
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Condoleezza Rice is a very cruel, offended woman who lacks men's attention.
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I thrive on having support around me, even if they are not actively doing something. I feel happier, more confident.
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I want to be a Hall of Famer, have an impact on my franchise, and you can do all of that by winning a championship.
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I really love working with my sisters, doing photo shoots with my sisters and appearances all together.
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My childhood was very colourful, and I am very good friends with both my parents. We have no secrets.
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I adopted the assumption of many of my generation that women were intellectually inferior to men, that we were not capable of governing, leading, managing anything but our homes and our children.
