Jonathan Dimbleby Quotes
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Do not underestimate the determination of a quiet man.
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I've never played a character that would sing.
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I sold a bunch of stuff. I sold Omaha Steaks, vacation packages... the worst, though, was Time Life Books, because no one wants Time Life Books. No one wants an 'Encyclopedia Brittanica' showing up at their house.
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Do the thing you fear to do and keep on doing it... that is the quickest and surest way ever yet discovered to conquer fear.
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I feel that for the story of 'Romeo and Juliet' to be impactful, it has to be believable, and there has to be a certain level of chemistry between the two characters.
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Peace between Israel and Palestine is a top priority for the European Union, and it will remain a top priority in our political agenda.
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Kids nowadays, I remember when I was in school, they were just rude, even to the teachers and stuff.
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Nature is not human hearted.
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I don't usually like a smoky eye; if there is any smokiness, it's got to be a light color.
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You’ll know what to say when the time comes. That’s the art, eh? What to say, and when to say it. And the rest is silence.
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'Were I to use the wits the good Spirits gave me,' he said, 'then I would say this lady can not exist - for what sane man would hold a dream to be reality. Yet rather would I not be sane and lend belief to charmed, enchanted eyes.'
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Speaking from personal experience, I think that losing the sense of free will has only improved my ethics - by increasing my feelings of compassion and forgiveness, and diminishing my sense of entitlement to the fruits of my own good luck.
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I started Linux as a desktop operating system. And it's the only area where Linux hasn't completely taken over. That just annoys the hell out of me.
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Failure is not a disgrace. It’s just a pitch that you missed, and you’d better get ready for the next one... My son and I are Americans, we prepare for glory by failing until we don’t.
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We are very much interested in developing and strengthening our relations with India because India is one of the most important countries in the world. We believe in democracy... I hope my visit will contribute to strengthening our relations with India.
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Every presidential candidate highlights patriotism, but Mr. Romney's is backed by the Mormon belief that the United States was chosen by God to play a special role in history, its Constitution divinely inspired.
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To be able to pitch in the postseason is great, and to be able to go out there and throw the ball well and help your team win is a great feeling.
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Dominance contests with other wolves are rare, if they exist at all. During my 13 summers observing the Ellesmere Island pack, I saw none.
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Government has no right to hurt a hair on the head of an atheist for his opinions. Let him have a care of his practices.
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My mother, with a Master's in English Literature, taught me to appreciate language and that words matter.
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If every conceivable precaution is taken at first, one is often too discouraged to proceed at all.
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Express who you are in a world where everyone is the same.
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The BBC produces wonderful programmes; it also produces a load of old rubbish.
