Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Quotes
When I became finance minister, they called me Okonjo-Wahala - or 'Trouble Woman.' It means 'I give you hell.' But I don't care what names they call me. I'm a fighter; I'm very focused on what I'm doing, and relentless in what I want to achieve, almost to a fault. If you get in my way, you get kicked.Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
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Only the other world has substance and reality; only good deeds and holy learning have tangible worth.
Abraham Cahan -
To dissociate politicians from capitalists is slightly disingenuous, to put it mildly. U.S. lawmakers are competitive and auction themselves to the highest bidder via the lobby system.
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Make yourself comfortable in everything you do.
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I read whatever is put in front of me. I gobble up books.
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Zach LaVine -
I've got an opinion on everything.
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Patrick Swayze
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Your petitioners are Atheists and they define their lifestyle as follows. An Atheists loves himself and his fellow man instead of a god. An Atheist thinks that heaven is something for which we should work for now - here on earth- for all men together to enjoy.
Madalyn Murray O'Hair -
I was raised a proper Southern boy.
Powers Boothe -
I would always rather be happy than dignified.
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I am here; and here is nowhere in particular.
William Golding -
When I became finance minister, they called me Okonjo-Wahala - or 'Trouble Woman.' It means 'I give you hell.' But I don't care what names they call me. I'm a fighter; I'm very focused on what I'm doing, and relentless in what I want to achieve, almost to a fault. If you get in my way, you get kicked.
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala