Bertha von Suttner Quotes
Alfred Nobel believed that social changes are brought about slowly, and sometimes by indirect means.
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Americans are people who prefer the Continent to their own country, but refuse to learn its languages.
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As long as the plots keep arriving from outer space, I'll go on with my virgins.
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Every child should get an opportunity to study irrespective of the economic status.
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I've always loved the power of stories to transport me to another world, to imagine extraordinary possibilities, to experience things I may not have access to in my regular life - like being a superhero! Also, I would always put on shows for my family and the neighbors; I guess I was an actor before I even knew it.
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I think the way we react to things is a big indicator of our character and what type of person we are.
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Tom Ford does everything perfect.
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I'm playing pretty good now, but my ranking doesn't say that. I'm number two.
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The euro must be defended, or uncertainty about the European Union will be widespread.
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Inconsiderate to the last, Josef Stalin, a man who never had to meet a deadline, had the bad taste to die in installments.
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…that perfect Tranquillity of Life, which is no where to be found, but in retreat, a faithful Friend and a good Library…
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Over seven thousand US veterans die of suicide every year, which is funny... false laughter... because you'd think they'd die over there, but they come home! Right? I thought that must be funny, because nobody was taking it that seriously.
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If great managers are catalysts, speeding up the reaction between the individual's talents and the company's goals, then great leaders are alchemists. Somehow they are able to transform our fear of the unknown into confidence in the future.
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While I agree that homegrown terrorism and the jihadist threat deserve continuing attention, a single-minded approach ignores all other threats.
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Everywhere I go, people know who I am.
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My favorite place in Indonesia is Bali. I was there with my family in Nusa Dua, and my kids loved it. I'm a workaholic, so for me, Bali is a place where you can have a vacation, but you can have your own moment as well. You feel like you blend with nature - and I love the beach.
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I didn't want to write a book that suggested that magic good/technology bad.
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A lot of the things that happened to me came out of the blue, but I'm exactly the same person now as I was when I was sick. I'm still a very optimistic person.
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If you don't have a passion, you'll give up.
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The only things you learn are the things you tame.
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I think music is one of the clearest ways to connect between people of all differences.
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Strength was the virtue of paganism; obedience is the virtue of Christianity.
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Alfred Nobel believed that social changes are brought about slowly, and sometimes by indirect means.
