Francis Bacon Quotes
Suspicions that the mind, of itself, gathers, are but buzzes; but suspicions that are artificially nourished and put into men's heads by the tales and whisperings of others, have stings.
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I've always been proud that my name stands for peace.
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Homophobia is rampant in soccer, probably more so than in any other sport. I'm not sure why.
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Here in France, I've seen some very good young designers, but they don't have this ability to be good businessmen, too. I think America gives you this.
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I actually made a website called Y2 Combinator, which was the Y Combinator that starts Y Combinator clones. There's a very clear difference in the quality between the companies that come from YC and the companies that don't.
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Every time you treat an Iraqi disrespectfully, you are working for the enemy.
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Growing up on a mountain in Tennessee, I spent most of my childhood outside.
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When service members are discharged, we should express our gratitude for their profound personal sacrifice, not hand them a bill for their hospital food.
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No hero is mortal till he dies.
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Great writing is great writing. It's as simple as all that.
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I have been celibate for about six or seven months, I think. I would rather just make out and kiss someone instead of sex. I'm single. I said I would be single for a year and I am.
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For 'Ghostbusters,' the thing that makes it such an amazing franchise and an amazing idea is that it is adds the element of physics and technology. It's not just about ghosts. Who the heck came up with that? It is such a good idea, such a unique combination of stuff from different genres. Ghosts and sci fi.
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There are a lot of people who can slide on talent their whole lives; they're just naturally gifted. I've never considered myself one of those people. I enjoy outworking the opposition.
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My style is very simple, but I love Reese Witherspoon, Kate Hudson and Kate Middleton.
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There is an urgent need for the Central government to take the lead in ensuring health and nutrition service delivery.
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Adventuring can be for the ordinary person with ordinary qualities, such as I regard myself.
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We look for people who demonstrate perseverance in the face of challenges, the ability to influence and motivate others - people who want to work relentlessly to ensure that kids who are facing the challenges of poverty have an excellent education.
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Arnold has had his spokesman call me a crackpot. That was a mistake.
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I don't have a specific type of role that I aspire to play or aspire to act. I really like a challenge and I really like doing things that are different because if I had to do the same thing all the time, then I don't think I would be an actor.
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The Ryan plan isn't a budget. It's the last will and testament of the Republican party.
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As a young child, I was never a crier. I never cried to get my way, or even when I was in pain.
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We are always looking ahead to anticipate what next, and our unique innovation architecture enables us to take an innovation-led approach to help our clients invent the future.
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It's a hard thing for me to wrap my mind around the C word: celebrity. Rock stars are celebrities because they're larger than life. As an actor, you have to play the everyman and the everygirl. If you start treating people in the real world like assistants, that's not a good look. But my friends keep me grounded.
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Perhaps no mightier conflict of mind occurs ever again in a lifetime than that first decision to unseat one's own tooth.
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Suspicions that the mind, of itself, gathers, are but buzzes; but suspicions that are artificially nourished and put into men's heads by the tales and whisperings of others, have stings.
