Francis Bacon Quotes
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I had long had an instinct about there being a role for me in a creative industry. Maybe I didn't listen to that voice as much earlier on, but when it had become a deafening sound in my head I realised I had to go and explore it.
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You realise that having a number one record and being loved and adored isn't the most important thing in the world. But at the same time, I don't have a problem with it. What I'm trying to say is, I'm not a reluctant pop star.
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I think wine is such a big universe that it's kind of like food - it's intimidating to a lot of people, myself included.
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Facetiousness is allowable when it is the most proper instrument of exposing things apparently base and vile to due contempt.
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My father used to tell me about how musicians don't have respect from people and he was afraid about my future.
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The best part of being a vegan is the purity and peace of mind one experiences and the strong connection I feel to the animal kingdom.
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When I remember my life in Russia it is in totally dark colours.
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Even a fool knows you can't touch the stars, but it won't keep the wise from trying.
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It's time Hawaii answer doubters and produce documents proving that it is a state. What are they hiding? And why haven't we seen these documents?
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It always gave me the creeps when I saw performers who desperately wanted the audience to like them. That's not what I'm about.
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I really like working with unique and unknown artists, as they usually bring something fresh to a song.
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Once upon a time there were four little Rabbits, and their names were – Flopsy, Mopsy, Cotton-tail, and Peter.
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A revenue-neutral carbon tax would benefit all Americans by eliminating the need for costly energy subsidies while promoting a level playing field for energy producers.
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As image and apprehension are in an organic unity, so, for a Christian, are human body and human soul.
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Here's a sigh to those who love me,And a smile to those who hate:And, whatever sky's above me,Here's a heart for every fate.
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So many people are on television that don't know me, and they're like experts on me.
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I've always found boxing to be an incredibly pure sport. The level of character of most fighters I find very high. And it's just the best workout you can get.
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I'm glad I chose more vulnerable work about what is love and what is freedom and those kinds of things. But there's something innate in me where I always come back to characters with an edge.
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A laugh costs too much when bought at the expense of virtue.
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Of the best rulers, The people only know that they exist; the next best they love and praise the next they fear; and the next they revile. When they do not command the people's faith, some will lose faith in them, and then they resort to oaths! But of the best when their task is accomplished, their work done, the people all remark, We have done it ourselves.
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You have to know you can first. How comes later.
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Quarreling over food and drink, having neither scruples nor shame, not knowing right from wrong, not trying to avoid death or injury, not fearful of greater strength or of greater numbers, greedily aware only of food and drink - such is the bravery of the dog and boar.
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Praise is the reflection of virtue.
