Bernard Cornwell Quotes
Some deaths a man can enjoy, the death of an enemy, and Sharpe was paid to have enemies. Yet he did not wish death on the French. There was more satisfaction in seeing a surrendered enemy, a defeated enemy, than in seeing a slaughtered enemy.
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It seems to me that trying to live without friends is like milking a bear to get cream for your morning coffee. It is a whole lot of trouble, and then not worth much after you get it.
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Certitude is not the test of certainty. We have been cocksure of many things that were not so.
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Being Human clothing was first launched in France, Belgium and Spain, where the brand's philosophy of look good, do good is connecting with people and not just Salman Khan.
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There are times I think it might be nice to have deep-pocketed limited partners to provide me with some cushion. But I enjoy having no responsibilities except to myself, financially.
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It is good to be in front of the lens to appreciate more being behind the lens.
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I have always been interested in politics. I was in the student union before, very active.
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I used to wear miniskirts with my GB top, and sparkly sandals, and the boys would be like: 'Oh my gosh, this girl cannot be serious.'
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Israel is stronger than all those who curse it.
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Part of adulthood is searching for the people who understand you.
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The decision as to why a show makes it has to do with politics and money.
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LeBron James can get a shot off under any and all circumstances and he makes them.
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I am going to confront the old-fashioned negative thinking which says that all government needs to do to generate growth is cut worker and environmental protections, cut taxes on the rich and stroke 'fat cats' until they purr with pleasure. I'm completely repudiating the idea that government has to get out of the way.
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I like to record records in Los Angeles. It's less distracting than New York, where I was based.
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I remember auditioning for record labels and having them tell me, 'Well, the country-radio demographic is the thirty-five-year-old female housewife. Give us a song that relates to the thirty-five-year-old female, and we'll talk.'
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When we began Qualcomm, it had become quite clear that it was very important to patent new ideas.
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The deepest difference between religions is not that between polytheism and monotheism.
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My golf swing is probably the most horrendous you've ever seen. I look like I'm trying to attack the ball.
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We're trying to create a better world, not a perfect one. It cannot ever be perfect.
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In high school in the early Sixties, I dreamed of intellectual work by women that would match the highest male standards and set men on their ear. A lot of women have done a lot of academic work since then, but most of them fall short of that standard.
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People regulate their level and distribution of effort in accordance with the effects they expect their actions to have. As a result, their behavior is better predicted from their beliefs than from the actual consequences of their actions.
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If you think I have a great voice and body, youll be shocked as hell seeing and hearing me in the shower.
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Some deaths a man can enjoy, the death of an enemy, and Sharpe was paid to have enemies. Yet he did not wish death on the French. There was more satisfaction in seeing a surrendered enemy, a defeated enemy, than in seeing a slaughtered enemy.
