George Osborne Quotes
I understand the damage the expenses crisis has done to Parliament, and the paramount importance of restoring trust in our politics.
Quotes to Explore
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The effect of liberty to individuals is that they may do what they please: we ought to see what it will please them to do, before we risk congratulations.
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Kings are more prone to mistrust the good than the bad; and they are always afraid of the virtues of others.
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I am confident that, as elected officials, we can work together with religious, business and civic leaders, as well as the LGBT community, to develop policies that treat all people with dignity and respect.
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All my life, the naysayers have told me that I can't win because I'm a progressive... because I'm a woman... even because I'm a lesbian.
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My failures have been errors in judgment, not of intent.
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Well we really meant you to visit Paris in May, but the rhythm required two syllables.
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The last thing you want to do when you are about to film a scene is think, 'Oh my God, so many people are going to watch this.'
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On a personal level, I love the idea of hosting an awards show. I think that sounds like kind of a fun thing to do.
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I try and sit on the fence because as soon as you voice any kind of opinion, people begin to think you're an idiot.
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We are saved by grace, not by the works of the law. But don't be so quick to write the law off.
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Space is almost infinite. As a matter of fact, we think it is infinite.
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How do you create chemistry? If only I knew that! Some people say it's a natural thing that you have with someone, and maybe it is to do with that, but I think you can work on it.
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My children are English, and both of their mothers were English.
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It was great being together as a band, but much more difficult being brothers than it was being in a band.
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I have been in more classrooms than any legislator will ever walk into in their lives, and I see wonderful, caring, dedicated teaching out there.
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For the first time in the history of Bihar, I provided a stable government. Despite being denied funds by the Centre, Bihar survived on its resources. I provided pucca dwellings to half a million Dalit families.
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The world is a very abnormal place.
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If people are telling you a story about themselves, they gradually map their own local territories and know themselves by them.
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People have given me the freedom and believe in me enough to say if I want to do these things that I will find a way to make it work. I don't know if they think I'm crazy, drug damaged or just an old weirdo.
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I think of myself as an entertainment arsenal. Like I have my acting bazooka and my music machete. And you don't know what I'm going to come at you with.
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I try to sign for as many kids as possible. Kids come first, and I'll always sign for a kid before an adult. It's funny, because I was never big into autographs as a kid. The only player who I ever wanted an autograph from was Dave Winfield.
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When you defend, try not to worry or become upset. Keep your cool and trust your position - it's all you've got.
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I really focus on making sure that we pass good policy. I don't mind throwing my elbows around to get it done.
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I understand the damage the expenses crisis has done to Parliament, and the paramount importance of restoring trust in our politics.
