Jean-Pierre Raffarin Quotes
The Republic is open and tolerant but also knows how and when to be firm and make its values respected.
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We must all obey the great law of change. It is the most powerful law of nature.
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After I was 70, I realized that, 'Okay, I would like to have another 50 years, and I probably could.' But part of me is saying, 'Maybe I'm not going to have that much time.'
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Hell, I ain't paid to make good lines sound good. I'm paid to make bad lines sound good.
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Even for practical purposes theory generally turns out the most important thing in the end.
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Republican values - strong families, faith, personal responsibility and freedom, among others - are not unique to specific subsets of the electorate. They are universal values, and it is Republicans' job to remind Americans of that fact.
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I used to get butterflies. Now we're always ready to hit the stage and rock out.
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Marriage cannot be severed from its cultural, religious and natural roots without weakening the good influence of society.
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The two great aims of industrialism - replacement of people by technology and concentration of wealth into the hands of a small plutocracy - seem close to fulfillment.
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Adele's look is meticulously thought through and completely of her own traits. She has such a powerful beauty, such an emotional voice, and the kohl, the hair, everything feels organically molded to her personality.
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Another time I cracked two of the vertebrae in my back and broke a rib.
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I like blues but it is music I am too ignorant to understand.
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I was always interested in the arts as a child - drawing, painting, and piano - but acting became a favourite. I was a major theatre geek in high school - if I wasn't in the drama room at lunch rehearsing, I'd be in the art room finishing up some type of project.
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I'm not proud of it, but I'm a great liar when I travel. I smile and lie, and things are smooth.
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I've been more or less vegetarian for about 40 years. Health diet really helps. I do meditation every day, and either yoga or sport several times a week.
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I've traveled to many countries in Africa, and to me, Benin felt the most hopeful.
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My mom, she's a breast cancer survivor and because of that I had started getting mammograms once a year, starting at age 30.
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I can't believe that I was one of those people who said 'I'm not really a sci-fi fan.'
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There was a time... when people didn't go out of their house on Tuesday night at eight o'clock because Milton Berle was on.
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I have been in love, and it was a great feeling. It's when you are attracted to and feel affection for someone. You want to do things for that person. But only love isn't enough in a relationship - understanding and communication are very important aspects.
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Twitter... can ruin your life.
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It's difficult to oppress people who have a sense of identity and unity, he says. Our struggle is about being seen as human beings trying to earn our daily bread.
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Practice every time you get a chance.
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Women have it better in tennis than any other sport, but you shouldn't push them to play more than they're capable of playing.
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The Republic is open and tolerant but also knows how and when to be firm and make its values respected.
