Denene Millner Quotes
Love is to be nurtured, protected, and respected, and entered into with a clear mind and a sound heart.
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People who meet me think of Jill and transfer her strong qualities to me.
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Republicans rarely criticize Obama for lack of empathy - in part because liberals have traditionally been seen as standing up for the weak and the vulnerable. Conservatives can be just as empathetic. But they believe that, in most cases, it's not government's role to be the primary dispenser of empathy.
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Jesus was not denying the legitimacy of biblical law. On the contrary, He was affirming biblical law. We love God first; God commands us to keep His word; therefore, we must enforce the law on ourselves.
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Chicago still remains a Mecca of the Midwest - people from both coasts are kind of amazed how good life is in Chicago and what a good culture we've got. You can have a pretty wonderful artistic life and never leave Chicago.
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The list of my favorite experiences would almost equal the list of plays I've been in. There are a few exceptions, but out of politeness I'm not going to mention them. If you don't have a few stinkers, you can't appreciate the good ones.
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I was a breakdancer as a kid. I was on one of the top break dancing teams in Australia.
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You want to come home to a nice firm bed with the corners tucked in so you start over, like each night is like a new night.
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I never wanted to be one of those 'Where are they now?' kids.
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The old Dodgers were something special, but of my teammates overall, there was nobody like Pee Wee Reese for me.
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I'm trying to encourage more women to be themselves, rather than what men want them to be. I don't believe in patronizing either sex.
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I read a lot of highly unsuitable books for an 11-year-old. I was desperate to read as widely as possible. I thought, 'There are so many places I am never going to get the chance to visit, but I can if I read them.' And I did. I could go anywhere in the world - and off it - by reading.
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I flunked my exam for university two times before I was accepted by what was considered my city's worst university, Hangzhou Teachers University. I was studying to be a high school English teacher. In my university, I was elected student chairman and later became chairman of the city's Students Federation.
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My favorite game shows were 'Password' and '$25,000 Pyramid.'
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Starting with 'Forever, Interrupted,' I somehow convinced myself that in order to create content, I had to consume content. What this means is that I have legitimized binge-watching television and told myself that I must do it for work.
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Intimacy is something to be cherished, and intimacy is not something to be afraid of.
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Too many trees are killed to print the words of people who may not have all that much to say, and authors and journalists are equally culpable in this regard.
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In our society, the sound of men complaining is like nails on a chalkboard.
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In boxing, it's one fight, so it's easier to build up rivalries, but everyone's got huge respect for each other.
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Work hard for what you want because it won't come to you without a fight. You have to be strong and courageous and know that you can do anything you put your mind to. If somebody puts you down or criticizes you, just keep on believing in yourself and turn it into something positive.
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As soon as it sounds fine, I'm on to the next thing, man.
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When I say I'm going to take care of a woman, I don't just mean physically or sexually or romantically. I'm going to take care of her emotionally and spiritually. I'm going to take care of her in all ways. I take a lot of pride in that today.
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We are not into financial services, and we are not interested also because we find we are better in branded marketing enterprises.
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I realized that night the import and the terrible difficulty in the task ahead of me-in keeping this child safe from the sharp edges of a strange and indifferent universe.I think that is was on this alien and storm-tossed night that I first understood what it might be like to be a parent.
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Love is to be nurtured, protected, and respected, and entered into with a clear mind and a sound heart.
