Francis Bacon Quotes
In every great time there is some one idea at work which is more powerful than any other, and which shapes the events of the time and determines their ultimate issues.
Quotes to Explore
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Actually, I had no idea what shooting hoops was or were. I thought dunking was something you did with a beignet and a cup of steaming coffee. I wasn't exactly sure what a Knick was.
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I pass no judgment about historic events. I defend the human freedoms. Whatever event has taken place throughout history, or hasn't taken place, I cannot judge that.
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There are a tremendous amount of environmental issues that are on the table.
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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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The basic idea for what became 'Epic Mickey' began at the Disney Think Tank.
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When the idea of 'Chopped' surfaced, it was originally meant to be taped at some guy's mansion with him and his crazy Chihuahua. A stuffy fellow in a tuxedo was to host, and the losing chef's dish was then fed to the dog! I am not kidding, I saw it! I think it is genius! Twisted, but genius!
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Every idea has its time.
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Murderers, in general, are people who are consistent, people who are obsessed with one idea and nothing else.
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I dread the idea of a paparazzi snapping me while I'm out running.
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I still have not given up the idea of becoming a journalist, but at 17 I decided to follow my heart and stay in Los Angeles with my girlfriend as opposed to going to Johns Hopkins.
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And I realized that there was no sports reporter, so I started covering sporting events.
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The whole idea that what is not normal should be kept secret – that's really distasteful to me.
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It wasn't until I let go of the idea of the brass ring that it showed up, and fortunately for me, it coincided with getting clean.
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Even today I work with Niall O'Brien, who is far more technically astute than I am, but I still have the clearest idea of every detail I want in my photograph.
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The Christian Coalition is still about Christianity, even if it's an idea of Christianity that many Christians might not go along with.
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I'm still not used to the idea of being the youngest circumnavigator.
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Comparing oneself with one's fellow writers is a bad idea. I would not review a fellow writer unless I had something terribly positive to say.
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My fortune somewhat resembled that of a person who should entertain an idea of committing suicide, and, altogether beyond his hopes, meet with the good hap to be murdered.
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Nothing is ever quiet, except for fools.
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I think that you can disagree with people and debate over their positions with issues without engaging in the politics of personal destruction.
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This conducting thing happened. In 1983 I was sucked into this international career, which was a very scary experience.
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By letting it go it all gets done. The world is won by those who let it go. But when you try and try. The world is beyond the winning.
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In every great time there is some one idea at work which is more powerful than any other, and which shapes the events of the time and determines their ultimate issues.
