John O. Brennan Quotes
Throughout my career, I had the great fortune to experience firsthand as well as to witness what it means to be a CIA officer.
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I like hip-hop, but I don't like concerts. There's, like, sweat on people's backs.
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I started playing badminton when I was probably of eight years and ever since have been playing. I didn't go to university.
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I will never forget the will of the people who believed in me wherever I went during the election campaign.
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When I won the belt, it was kind of a precedent... The only Canadian to have ever held it.
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If we desire a society in which men are brothers, then we must act towards one another with brotherhood. If we can build such a society, then we would have achieved the ultimate goal of human freedom.
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I think the most expensive thing I've bought thus far is my Rolex.
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I've grown up playing for some incredible coaches, and I don't think anybody's ever been as fortunate as I have in terms of the people I've been allowed to play under, coach under, or be involved with.
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By constant contemplation of excellence, we clear our selfhood of all dross and impurities.
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I just think with acting, there's not a time limit on it.
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My father moved out to Park City in in the mid-'70s and lived in a Winnebago behind a hippie joint called Utah Coal & Lumber that was one of only two or three restaurants at that time. Park City was a sleepy little mining town, with not a condo in sight.
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Men fall in love with their eyes - they like what they see - and women fall in love with their ears - they like what they hear!
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The most important thing is posture: when you get old, it's the way you walk, the way you stand, that shows it.
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Honour sinks where commerce long prevails.
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My mom taught me the power of love. I learned to focus on the long-term big picture from my father. His sense of humor and light-hearted approach always make me smile. My husband is a pivotal anchor in my life. His influence encourages me to be independent and take risks.
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Every woman should have four pets in her life. A mink in her closet, a jaguar in her garage, a tiger in her bed, and a jackass who pays for everything.
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I think most Americans don't really care about politicians bickering in Washington.
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I've had to learn when not to tweet. Like, you learn how to keep your mouth shut? Learn to keep your tweet shut.
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The parts I've got to create are a little bit different to a lot of guys my age.
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There are many women who came before me who didn't really have the same opportunities that I have had. That's why I always wanted to be a great ambassador - not only today's generation - but for the women who really didn't have a voice, but who paved the way for me.
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You now have to decide what 'image' you want for your brand. Image means personality. Products, like people, have personalities, and they can make or break them in the market place.
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While the lab plays an enormous role, research is also influenced by inner peace of mind and one's family environment, depending on what stage of one's life and career a scientist is at.
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Most of our customers want something glamorous. They want to be looked at, but not for the wrong reasons.
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I find people interesting. People trying hard are interesting. People with a passion are interesting - whether it's old cars or taxidermy or knitting.
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Throughout my career, I had the great fortune to experience firsthand as well as to witness what it means to be a CIA officer.
