James L. Petigru Quotes
It does not, surely, require such torrents of blood to satisfy any reasonable man that nothing can be a more impious presumption than for either side to think themselves entitled to count the Almighty as an ally in such a pitiful display of human passion.
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The greatest problem about old age is the fear that it may go on too long.
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My favorite film is probably the finale - 'Deathly Hallows: Part 2'.
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I like to wear shoes that are cool but also practical. The same goes for bags. Your bag is a big deal in New York. You can't just carry around a little clutch, because you don't have a car or anywhere to stash things during the day, so you need to carry your whole life with you. That's why I like big, chunky bags with lots of compartments.
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The thing about travelling is that you work hard and play hard, but you can do all those things without your parents knowing.
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The idea of a soulmate is beautiful and very romantic to talk about it in a movie or a song, but in reality, I find it scary.
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Indie movies got co-opted by the studio system. The studios insisted that only stars could make movies successful.
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I've been lucky enough to have fulfilled so many ambitions, and gone way past anything I ever thought I would do. I could never have imagined the career that I've had with the Foo Fighters - playing stadiums and having songs on the radio. It's amazing, and my goal is really just to carry on playing.
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I think I have lived in every part of L.A. except downtown. Everywhere from Topanga Canyon to Toluca Lake.
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What is more important, the reality or the perception? I am perceived to be an important designer. It's enough for me.
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I know a lot of people who use the Internet really wisely. It enriches their lives in some way.
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Every artist says that he/she wants to do something challenging, and I'm not any different. If someone approaches me with a serious role, I'll be more than happy.
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Truth never damages a cause that is just.
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I'm completely open about the fact that I don't love every genre of metal. I like what I like. It's got to have some vocal quality and some semblance of melody.
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All I held against Jews was that so many Jews actually were hypocrites in their claim to be friends of the American black man.
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A lot of people are surprised to hear that an actor studied for two or three years. They take the craft for granted and wanna just wake up and be an actor.
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A bird cannot fly with one wing only. Human space flight cannot develop any further without the active participation of women.
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The thing is, I've never been a handsome leading-man type, so let's not kid ourselves.
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To all the parents out there, thank you for allowing me to be a role model for your children. I really, really do not take that for granted.
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We had a tiny budget for 'The Greatest,' which was the opposite of 'Wall Street.' We just kind of went in and did it. You've got four or five takes and then you've got to move on. We didn't even have trailers to stay in or anything.
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Muhammad could take a very good punch. He was slick, he could move, he could hit, make you miss, good hand speed and combinations and one of the greatest fighters of all time in my opinion.
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Some things have to be believed to be seen.
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I am a lifelong Democrat.
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To want what I have, to take what I'm given with grace. For this I pray.
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It does not, surely, require such torrents of blood to satisfy any reasonable man that nothing can be a more impious presumption than for either side to think themselves entitled to count the Almighty as an ally in such a pitiful display of human passion.
