John Major Quotes
'Government gets things right' does not encourage sales. 'Government makes another blunder' does encourage sales, so there's a commercial imperative that pushes sensationalism.
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My work involves online dating, but I believe almost every behavior exhibited online has an offline corollary. Really, the medium doesn't change human nature.
Sam Yagan
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All good actors are actresses. The more like a woman they are, the better they act, because a man's salvation is his femininity. Women have stronger sensibilities than men, which allows them to go a bit deeper when they are on and off the stage.
Vincent Cassel
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It goes without saying that it's hard to attain a certain level of success.
T.I.
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This country-right-or-wrong business is getting a little out-of-date.. History is moving pretty quickly these days and the heroes and villains keep on changing parts.
Ian Fleming
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For me, certain shots or scenes are keys in the movie.
Sam Mendes
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The sharp thorn often produces delicate roses.
Ovid
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I am very grateful for the opportunities I've had and feel I have a duty to repay my good fortune through philanthropic endeavors that expand the reach of human possibility and compassion.
Hansjorg Wyss
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To hear the appreciation, the screams - that's what any of us need. We're at our best when we're wanted.
R. Kelly
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As long as you're having fun, that's the key. The moment it becomes a grind, it's over.
Barry Gibb Bee Gees
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The U.N. brings everybody together. And without it, we can't deal with Ebola or terrorism or climate change. But it's 70 years old. It's tired. It's acquired a lot of bad habits. And often it feels like only new bad habits get added and old bad habits don't get taken away.
Samantha Power
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My parents raised me to believe that when one door slams in your face, turn around because there's probably another door opening up somewhere.
Vicki Lawrence
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Gun violence has cost us too many political leaders, and hardly ever the worst ones.
P. J. O'Rourke
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I'm lucky that I do something I love, and I am proud, as I think it's a positive message to give to young women: if you want to have a career and be married with children, then you can. It's full-on, but it's doable.
Victoria Beckham Spice Girls
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If 10 years ago I was told I'd be where I am now, I would've been pretty happy.
Kate Mara
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You have to be physical. If you are not, defensive backs will try to pick on you.
Calvin Johnson
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If you can be anything else but a writer, be it.
Kate Braverman
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You know Latin people? African-American people? How our skin ages more slowly? Even though we're dramatic, we move our faces, we eat higher-fat foods, we're the ones with fewer wrinkles - it makes you wonder.
Salma Hayek
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It is useless to contend with the irresistible power of Time, which goes on continually creating by a process of constant destruction.
E. T. A. Hoffmann
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Wir sollen immer verzeihen, dem Reuigen um seinetwillen, dem Reuelosen um unseretwillen.
Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach
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You have to pay attention to who you are. You need to know your family history as well as you can. It is important for young women to have preventive care. If you catch any women's cancers early it's the difference between life and death. Do you really want to leave your kids without a mother?
Cokie Roberts
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As demand shifts from offline retailers with limited shelf space to online channels with much larger assortments, the sales distribution is not getting fatter in the tail.
Anita Elberse
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We have reduced sales tax on food. Now we want it eliminated.
Joe Manchin
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A team sport is not very good for me, because I can't take losing.
Donovan Bailey
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'Government gets things right' does not encourage sales. 'Government makes another blunder' does encourage sales, so there's a commercial imperative that pushes sensationalism.
John Major