John Delaney Quotes
Our safety and security is more important than ever, and Congress needs to take an active role in enforcing international agreements that support global security.
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In general, writers shouldn't be killed for what they write, though I can think of exceptions.
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In winter, the Icelanders told the tales of the brave men of old in their families, and so the tradition was handed on from father to son, the same stories told every winter, till all the particulars became well known.
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I met Arthur Ashe a few times. I know how important education was to him.
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I just feel it's important to make sure that behind the scenes is as filled with diverse voices as in front of the scene is.
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I'm doing a lot of things in Africa. I've formed a company with two friends of mine called Made In Africa and we are doing a lot of important things across the continent.
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R. C. Buford has been a huge help to me with his support.
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Our contribution purely depends on our consciousness and our willingness to support those in need, to show vulnerability and accept the support of others, to share without expecting the credit, to give it our all and allow our hard work to decide the outcome, to understand that control can only be achieved with a shared responsibility.
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We don't really have a place in the universe, as far as on a timeline. But nothing else does, either. Therefore every moment really is the most important moment that's ever happened, including this moment right now.
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You can get money and make a really cheap movie. You can, from independent financers who are just giving you money to support artists. This is what was happening in the '90s, and I was very fortunate to be a part of that.
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Surround yourself with people who provide you with support and love and remember to give back as much as you can in return.
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I believe that first impressions are very important.
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In the jungle, every day is like the other. So you need to have a special discipline to make things different and to keep in your memory the dates and the days. And I think that's something that's very important when you are held hostage.
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I've cheated the Grim Reaper more times than anyone I know.
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To keep art stimulating, it's important to open it up to new horizons, which includes showing it in unexpected contexts.
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It takes leadership to improve safety. And I started off the movement in my time, but the person who has done more over the past 20 to 30 years and who has led it is Professor Sid Watkins.
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If someone is being absolutely critical of me as a driver, what could they say? I am also critical of myself to try and keep things in perspective. That is very important.
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Giving people self-confidence is by far the most important thing that I can do. Because then they will act.
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There is not one description of beauty - that in fact it has different faces, different stories, and different background, and it's important to embrace all of those.
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There has been a huge advance in technology, which has improved the safety of the cars incredibly, but there are still some heavy crash impacts and in certain circumstances there is still the chance of fire today.
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I have no time for women who don't support other women. It's the ultimate compliment when a woman tells you that you look good.
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It's important to give it all you have while you have the chance.
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Societies held together by fear and repression may offer the illusion of stability for a time, but they are built upon fault lines that will eventually tear asunder.
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Look at the Civil Rights Movement. Look at any kind of fight for change. People had to keep fighting and taking their rights. Rights are never given to you. They have to be fought for and they have to be taken.
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Our safety and security is more important than ever, and Congress needs to take an active role in enforcing international agreements that support global security.
