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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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.
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It goes without saying that it's hard to attain a certain level of success.
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This country-right-or-wrong business is getting a little out-of-date..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.
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For me, certain shots or scenes are keys in the movie.
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The sharp thorn often produces delicate roses.
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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.
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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.
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As long as you're having fun, that's the key. The moment it becomes a grind, it's over.
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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.
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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.
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Gun violence has cost us too many political leaders, and hardly ever the worst ones.
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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.
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If 10 years ago I was told I'd be where I am now, I would've been pretty happy.
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You have to be physical. If you are not, defensive backs will try to pick on you.
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If you can be anything else but a writer, be it.
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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.
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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.
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Hear the birds? Sometimes I like to pretend that I'm deaf and I try to imagine what it's like not to be able to hear them. It's not that bad.
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No one can reap the fruit before planting the trees.
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Some men say that they should be satisfied with the abolition of untouchability only, leaving the caste system alone. The aim of abolition of untouchability alone without trying to abolish the inequalities inherent in the caste system is a rather low aim.
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He found himself now in the agreeable situation of being able to do what was best for others and at the same time what was convenient to himself.
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The money is great, no way am I complaining.
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Through technology and social media, we're able to create an identity online that shows people the face that we want them to see and rather than who they really are.
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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.
