H. L. Mencken Quotes
The essence of science is that it is always willing to abandon a given idea for a better one; the essence of theology is that it holds its truths to be eternal and immutable.H. L. Mencken
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Now that our kids are getting older, they need their space. We dug out the basement so they will have a place to go crazy in the wintertime. My son is already talking about how he's going to make a skateboard ramp. It's just a mosh pit down there, so they can do whatever they want. We're not even going to finish it.
Candice Olson -
The first book I sat down to write was an historical romance. It was really bad and thankfully no one ever saw it.
Rachel Gibson -
Parenting is an impossible job at any age.
Harrison Ford -
There is very strong historical data that suggests the way societies grow is by making large, long-term investments.
Fareed Zakaria -
You don't go into politics unless you want to win.
Rand Paul -
Once I actually get in the studio and I start working, I'm fine, but it's just getting there and these hours of torment with myself and self doubt, thinking 'I'm useless' and 'Who am I, conning myself into thinking I can do it again.'
Imogen Heap
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When we were children, we used to think that when we were grown-up we would no longer be vulnerable. But to grow up is to accept vulnerability... To be alive is to be vulnerable.
Madeleine L'Engle -
Everything must be recaptured and relocated in the general framework of history, so that despite the difficulties, the fundamental paradoxes and contradictions, we may respect the unity of history which is also the unity of life.
Fernand Braudel -
I really appreciate people like Rosie coming out and saying I've inspired them.
Wanda Jackson -
If I have a 100 percent batting average, you should fire me, because it means we haven't tried anything really noble.
Larry Brilliant -
I think it just came to a point where I made a decision to do better with my life and health. And that is only by God's grace because there are no guarantees.
Natalie Cole -
I sometimes look around that studio in the middle of commercials and think, 'Really?'
Candy Crowley
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Rupert Murdoch is the most dangerous man in the world.
Ted Turner -
Education was something my parents always put a lot of emphasis on. It was naturally in me, and my sister is equally driven. She is a paediatric endocrinologist.
Imran Amed -
For me, one of the privileges of being a writer is to poke your nose around and learn about worlds you don't know.
Gavid Hood -
Nothing says, 'I pay attention to detail!' like footwear flattery from a boy.
Rachel Nichols -
Sometimes I can be misunderstood. I'm really competitive.
Ed Belfour -
It is amazing that the wisdom of the chattering class to the Republicans is always, always, always 'Surrender your principles and agree with the Democrats.' That's been true for my entire lifetime.
Ted Cruz
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Quod vult habet, qui cupere quod sat est potest.
Publilius Syrus -
Large companies from out-of-state still look at the Mormon factor and wonder if they can conduct business here. But with the Provo Airport gearing up, and if we get regular scheduled flights, that would help our growth.
John Roy Anderson Yes -
I won't lie, I didn't know there was a concert. I've always known about the Nobel Peace Prize and the different prizes given out for science and this and that, but I didn't know there was a concert the day after. When they said, 'You're going to perform in Norway for the Nobel Peace Prize concert,' I was like, 'All right, I'm there.'
Luis Fonsi -
Wearing modest clothing is a belief, and I'm not going to say that every Muslim woman is in my shoes, but the majority of us do have a choice.
Halima Aden -
I'm very nervous when I work in a film and very relaxed before a live audience. I like theater because it's more of an actor's medium. You can control your performance. In film you depend on the director to watch out for your ass, but in the theater you can take care of yourself.
Christopher Walken -
The essence of science is that it is always willing to abandon a given idea for a better one; the essence of theology is that it holds its truths to be eternal and immutable.
H. L. Mencken