Frederic William Farrar Quotes
If ever I want to amuse myself with an idiot, I have not far to look for one. I laugh at myself.
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The common idea that success spoils people by making them vain, egotistic and self-complacent is erroneous; on the contrary it makes them, for the most part, humble, tolerant and kind.
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We got a chance to go and play in some places that the usual European tour by an American band didn't go to.
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Fashion is inspired by youth and nostalgia and draws inspiration from the best of the past.
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Hit songs are mysterious and slippery beasts; few artists have a lock on them. This means that many people, like me, have become fans of songs rather than fans of artists.
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I always say it took me 10 minutes to write 'Cars,' but if I am honest it could have been even less than that - and it has been a really successful song over the years. It is still massively used, in advertising, in films, and people do cover versions of it a lot.
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Zach Galifianakis is hilarious. I worked with him on a pilot before; he's hilarious and such a nice person.
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The food in Sydney is an Asian Pacific cuisine. It's eclectic but above all it's fresh, inventive and creative and that's what I love about it.
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A great many people now reading and writing would be better employed keeping rabbits.
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I have been getting offers from international artistes for collaboration all across the globe, but I prefer to work with Indian artistes.
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I've lived in Los Angeles for at least 24 years.
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If you think that your child is going to be really sensitive to the fact that they might not win - which they probably won't - you shouldn't do it because it's not healthy if they get the feeling that they're not good enough or they're not worthy.
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I think the NBA players have to be held accountable in a reasonable way, just like any other professionals.
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We're in an emergency situation. The United States has become an absolutely terrifying country, and I would hope that I could participate in some way in stopping the horror and the brutality.
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When I left Van Halen, I went in the studio and made a CD called Marching to Mars with all studio musicians. I did it immediately. With the disappointment riding on my shoulders of the breakup of the band.
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When the yogi starts to meditate, he must leave behind all sensory thoughts and all longings for possessions by quieting the waves of feeling (chitta), and the mental restlessness that arises therefrom, through the application of techniques that reinstate the controlling power of the untrammeled superconsciousness of the soul.
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Don't take for granted that the worthiness of your cause will win you allies; bring it down to a scale that people can relate to.
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The music technology scene is changing so fast it's hard to keep up.
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The Strauss Group identified water as a strategic category presenting significant business opportunity in line with the Group's long term business strategy and vision. We view the development of a technology that enables high quality drinking water for both home and offices as a means to improve the quality of life of millions of people.
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I'm not smart. I try to observe. Millions saw the apple fall but Newton was the one who asked why.
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I believe the Thai people are patient, and the people at least give me a chance to prove my ability to help them.
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All right." Shimmering droplets on her eyelashes, stars caught in transition. "But will you replace it with something for me?" "Anything." His body was hers. Brushing her fingers over his lips, she said, "You gave me an eagle. I want to give you one, too." A tender kiss pressed to the scar. "I want us to fly together.
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If ever I want to amuse myself with an idiot, I have not far to look for one. I laugh at myself.
