John Ruskin Quotes
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I grew up in a very large, poor family.
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With so many millions of titles available, the books that will get talked about are the books that make readers talk about them.
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The combination of olive oil, garlic and lemon juice lifts the spirits in winter.
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It is very important to know who you are. To make decisions. To show who you are.
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Sydney's beautiful, the weather's great, and the air's fresh and clean, but it doesn't have the scene and the amount of likeminded people. At home, things are very comfortable, but I feel like putting myself out there a bit.
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Normally, when congee is served, the different condiments and garnishes are placed in little bowls on the side so diners can make their own personal creations.
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The effect of sanctions on the Russian economy are clear to everybody, first to the Russians and to the Russian leadership, and the surroundings of the Russian leadership, the circle that is close to the Russian political leadership.
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I am honoured to be associated with a brand like Movado. It believes in the art of design and is known for its perfection worldwide. I have strong faith in the pursuit of perfection. I am looking forward to a long association.
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I always look at the work of fashion designers as if they were art.
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I changed that system in Florida when I was the Speaker of the House - I was the Minority Leader; I saw for 16 years the way a power system works.
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I think that what I'd like to instil is that if you join the youth theatre, it's a gateway into greater career prospects.
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America faces a new race that has awakened.
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All too many Muslims fail to grasp Islam, which teaches one to be lenient towards others and to understand their value systems, knowing that these are tolerated by Islam as a religion.
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I have the strange ability to shut things out.
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There are many guys out there who look like me - you know, brunettes with long hair. There are thousands. But I think the difference is that I am a real polo player, who does endorsements for Ralph Lauren on the side, and I've always looked at it that way.
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As a child, I thought, 'Once I am a grown-up, there will be no more fear, no more worries,' and it turns out that's not true.
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To be 49 years old now and still be called The Kid, that's kind of special.
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When people move from poor countries to America, they quickly adapt in at least one way - their consumption habits.
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I don't usually watch a lot of TV, but 'Mad Men' changed my perspective. I admire Matthew Weiner who came up with the idea and wrote such a great TV series, and the broadcasting company for being bold enough to air such a series.
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With acting, I didn't get much from it.
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You can say whatever you want about me, I'm not really bothered. But when it starts to upset people I care about or I hear about it from my mum, then that's a problem.
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I love the way girls in London dress; it's so different to the American 'blow-dry and immaculate grooming' thing.
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I was, by the way - I'm an Essex lad, born and raised in Essex in the U.K.
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Know thyself, for through thyself only thou canst know God.
