Paul Sweeney Quotes
How often we fail to realize our good fortune in living in a country where happiness is more than a lack of tragedy.
Quotes to Explore
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I remember when I was growing up. My great wish was to understand who I was and how I fit in the world.
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I dislike society because conversation exhausts my brain more than silent thought - again, I cannot hold my water long enough for a prolonged conversation.
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I'm not going to lie; the most fun of writing these books is just saying, 'Where am I going to write about? Let me go there!'
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I have never Twittered or Tweeted or even Chirped.
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Life's a challenge, but that's the best part.
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Nobody wanted to believe Jack Ma.
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It seemed like most of the memories faded before they had time to form. And after a while, my life with my father seemed like a familiar story or a distant dream.
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It was always my dream to write for a living.
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I was sitting alone in a grim mood – furious that the press attacked Senator Edwards on the price of a haircut. But it inspired me – from now on, all haircuts, etc., that are necessary and important for his campaign – please send the bills to me... It is a way to help our friend without government restrictions.
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Men tell me that I've saved their marriages. It costs them a fortune in shoes, but it's cheaper than a divorce. So I'm still useful, you see.
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When you have an iPad and 75 books on it, it's so easy to go, 'I'm bored, I'm just going to read something else.'
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When you're young and you're in love and it doesn't work out - it hurts.
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In dwelling, live close to the ground. In thinking, keep to the simple. In conflict, be fair and generous. In governing, don't try to control. In work, do what you enjoy. In family life, be completely present.
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Find your own style. Don't spend your savings trying to be someone else. You're not more important, smarter, or prettier because you wear a designer dress.
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I hate to say it, but there seems to have been some sort of dumbing down as far as movies go.
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Chicago seems a big city instead of merely a large place.
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Canadians are very well behaved, they don't throw their food.
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It's so great to see a woman dressed in jeans and a lace-up boot with an extraordinary jacket. It's a moment where you do want to mix high and low, and it's not so much about a head-to-toe designer look.
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I cannot sing Vampirella artist Patrick Berkenkotter's praises loudly or often enough.
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Imagine maintaining 70 brands in a digital world - it is a nonsense. It is better to focus on a fewer, more distinct brands.
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The first time we ever used the Dixie flag for our backdrop was actually when we went over to Europe in 1970. It looked good, so we all liked it. We never meant any racial things by it.
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A capitalist is someone who derives a substantial share of his income from his equity in producing companies. On this scale the figures are discouraging. Approximately ninety percent of the capital of this country is owned by five or less percent of the American people.
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To this day, I don't like people walking on stage not looking good. You have to look good. If you feel special about yourself then you're going to play special.
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How often we fail to realize our good fortune in living in a country where happiness is more than a lack of tragedy.
