George Packer Quotes
Part of the mystique of blogs is their protean quality: They work both sides of the divide between politics and media, further blurring the already fuzzy distinctions between reporter, pundit, political operative, activist, and citizen.
Quotes to Explore
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I've always been in love with music, but I've never thought to sing.
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The Koran was revealed at a time of great change in the Arab world, the seventh-century shift from a matriarchal nomadic culture to an urban patriarchal system.
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France is a fantastic country. It's between the Anglo-Saxon and Latin cultures. We have some of the Anglo-Saxon rigor, and some of the Latin quirkiness.
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There's never really been a real hood Christmas movie.
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What I say or do here won't matter much, nor should it.
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Dealing with the government does not mean you have to give a bribe.
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I think Hillary Clinton is a good and effective secretary of state.
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Only the other world has substance and reality; only good deeds and holy learning have tangible worth.
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And on election night I'd go down to city hall in El Paso, Texas and cover the election. In those days, of course, we didn't have exit polls. You didn't know who had won the election until they actually counted the votes. I thought that was exciting too.
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I could probably name thousands of albums that I want.
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I used to be pretty reckless. When I was a runner for a production company, I drove a massive 16 seater van. I was only 18. I mean I look young now, but then I looked about 12.
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I think there's nothing that can drive you more than a huge dream or a huge challenge.
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Long for me as I for you, forgetting, what will be inevitable, the long black aftermath of pain.
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I don't think you'll ever get enough picking.
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I just want to show the fans my big smile and play the game that I love.
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I'm for people bettering themselves, no matter who they are and where they are, doing all they can to be all they can be.
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People say I am cheap, and I don't mind if they do.
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It is not often that idealism of student days finds adequate opportunity for expression in the later life of manhood.
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Some things you will think of yourself,...some things God will put into your mind.
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I get really restless when I haven't worked for a day and a half. I have a recurring dream that people are lined up next to my bed, waiting for autographs and taking pictures of me!
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I work a lot with my ski sponsor, Head, to develop new technologies.
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In Colombia, women are a huge factor for reconciliation. I have seen many strong women advocating for negotiations. I remember when the paramilitary were active, there were women close to the paramilitary asking for negotiations.
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Part of the mystique of blogs is their protean quality: They work both sides of the divide between politics and media, further blurring the already fuzzy distinctions between reporter, pundit, political operative, activist, and citizen.
