David Grann Quotes
Although baseball actually began as a game played largely by urban toughs, its image was soon reconstructed to mirror the country's pastoral myth.
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I never used to drink water. I am drinking six liters of water every day now. That's the key.
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African Americans are one of the oldest ethnic groups in this country. We been here since the beginning. Before the beginning.
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We will do everything to change what needs to be changed, fight against recession so that the country meets its targets, while reinforcing our country in the heart of the euro and the European Union.
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I listened to country music my whole life. I started writing music when I was a teenager. It all came out country.
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I don't see any difference between Judea and Samaria and the rest of the country.
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Whenever you hear a man speak of his love for his country, it is a sign that he expects to be paid for it.
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We've only been wealthy in this country for 70 years. Who said we ought to have all this? Is it ordained?
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Art is a mind-game that we do to make our lives easier. If it isn't for that, it becomes superfluous.
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There is no room for second place. There is only one place in my game and that is first place. I have finished second twice in my time at Green Bay and I never want to finish second again.
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I have goals and ambitions, and I see myself as a lifelong baseball student. I have certain philosophies that I'd like to test at some point at the big league level. The job of manager appeals to me, a coach appeals to me, at a different time frame.
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The beauty of our country is that when it was founded that they took some time to lay out civil liberties in the first 10 Amendments - the Bill of Rights. I'm a firm believer in those civil liberties and the ability to have your own opinion.
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Our position is that we do not accept conditions of any kind which may affect the independence and sovereignty of our country just with the view to solve economic problems existing between the United States and Cuba.
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Therefore, every country has to understand that fighting against international terrorism is not for the sake of the United States, but for the sake of themselves, and, to a larger extent, in the name of stability of international relations.
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If a country is to be corruption free and become a nation of beautiful minds, I strongly feel there are three key societal members who can make a difference. They are the father, the mother and the teacher.
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Houston's one of the most diverse urban areas in the entire country, and most people here are really proud of that.
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When you are away from the game and busy with other areas, you realize that the world does not revolve around baseball.
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I know my football. And I adore football players. The crashing noise of a tackle, the huddle grunting, and the roar of the crowd are music to my ears.
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We need clarification regarding the death penalty. It's different in many states... It's a bit different throughout the country, so I look forward to Judge Gorsuch being on the court, Justice Gorsuch being on the court, and bringing some clarification to those issues.
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I absolutely don't care about my looks and I'm so used to them that I wouldn't change a thing. I would end up missing my defects.
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I'm tired of seeing listings of programs I want to watch that aren't closed captioned. And I'm tired of looking for the symbol on the side of the video package.
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Richie and Eddie couldn't exist without each other. They're two halves of the same person.
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I love the opportunity to get properly dressed up. I've worn three Lanvin dresses, and they've all been a dream. They're so well made, with the most beautiful craftsmanship. I don't tend to go with things that are ornate - just beautifully made pieces and some classic jewelry. Let the work speak for itself. I love that.
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Although baseball actually began as a game played largely by urban toughs, its image was soon reconstructed to mirror the country's pastoral myth.
