George Brett Quotes
Old third basemen become first basemen, and old first basemen become designated hitters.
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My parents were both entrepreneurs.
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I believe in the spirit of equality and the spirit of this country as one of love and compassion and kindness.
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I was born in England, but then I lived in Calgary, Saudi Arabia, Cyprus, India, Vancouver, London, Toronto, and now L.A.
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When I'm writing something, I try not to get analytical about it as I'm doing it, as I'm writing it.
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When I write, I get glimpses into future novels.
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Advertising ministers to the spiritual side of trade. It is great power that has been entrusted to your keeping which charges you with the high responsibility of inspiring and ennobling the commercial world. It is all part of the greater work of the regeneration and redemption of mankind.
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I just want to say, 'Go work! It doesn't matter what it is. Work begets work. Just go!'
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Who buys French cars? Not me.
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I've always wanted to take up work that my heart is convinced about. And I shall continue to do so.
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These days, meals are more open to personal preferences. People like to serve themselves.
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Muslim girls, we love fashion! Whether we wear the hijab or not - it's our choice - and it's time the industry took note. Finally, fashion stores are open to that idea.
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It's nice to be needed.
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I did a crazy version of 'Romeo and Juliet' once, and I played Romeo.
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As a writer, you get to play, you get alter time, you get to come up with the smart lines and the clever comebacks you wish you'd thought of.
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The first fashion show I ever attended was for Ritu Beri in 1997 or 1998. I think that was the first time Ritu had designed for one of my movies 'Yeh Raastein Hain Pyaar Ke.' She had done a show in Paris, and she had done the same show in Delhi. It was very eclectic, and I love the way she combines colours and makes them flamboyant.
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I call for greater measures to involve more women at higher levels in mine action. Governments should do more to address gender in their mine action programmes and through their implementation of the Anti-personnel Mine Ban Convention.
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Being at ease with not knowing is crucial for answers to come to you.
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But my mom was a pianist, and she taught piano out of her house. I was just so excited, being a little kid and having all these other kids come to my house twice a week. I thought it was a big party.
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... There's a joy, To the fond votaries of fame unknown, To hear the still small voice of conscience speak In whisp'ring plaudit to the silent soul.
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From the early days of European migration to America, in the 17th Century, the prototype of buildings was based on English precedent, even if mostly translated into the locally available material in abundance: timber.
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One of the symptoms of an absence of innovation is the fact that you lose your jobs. Everyone else catches up with you. They can do what you do better than you or cheaper than you. And in a multinational corporate-free market enterprise, it is the company's obligation to take the factory to a place where they can make it more cheaply.
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Old third basemen become first basemen, and old first basemen become designated hitters.
