Oscar Wilde Quotes
I am afraid that you have been listening to the conversation of someone older than yourself. That is always a dangerous thing to do, and if you allow it to degenerate into a habit, you will find it absolutely fatal to any intellectual development.
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I don't get angry very often, but there have been times when I have been frustrated with myself, maybe after playing a bad shot, after getting out, I have done some damage to some equipment of mine. Once or twice in the course of 20 years – I think you can allow me that at least.
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My tastes are aristocratic, my actions democratic.
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My eye is ever on those who love me.
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I don't have the kind of style that I feel like would serve any and everyone.
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It is up to you to decide who to believe: the same people as usual or those who endanger their lives to save the country.
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I'd definitely be up for 'EastEnders.' Just the same as I would if 'Coronation Street' was offered. Either way, it would be like going back to my roots.
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For the bureaucrat, the world is a mere object to be manipulated by him.
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Every song is like a kid. How can you have that many kids and have a favorite? Which one do I like to hang most with?
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I've never been tempted to do these hideous furniture shoes.
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NBA games are exciting to watch and have global appeal. They are very popular in China. I do watch NBA games on television when I have time.
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I'm the most optimistic guy about VR out there. I have crazy visions of what we'll be doing in the future.
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My main focus is to help people through music.
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The word 'leukemia' is a very frightening word. In many instances, it's a killer and it's something that you have to deal with in a very serious and determined way if you're going to beat it.
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You need to love your life; you have to appreciate yourself.
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When you're young, you're stupid.
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I want to be respected as an actor. There's my ego. But I don't have a great need to be liked by an audience.
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I hate the fact that people think 'compromise' is a dirty word.
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There are heads of royal families who control hereditary fortunes that defy comprehension.
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I've had small depressions, days when I've woken up and felt sad, especially when I'm so far away from home. I've got my religion and that is my therapy, although I think it would be good for me to have someone I can talk to. But I have friends. I haven't got a therapist but maybe I should.
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I had rather attempt something great and fail, than to attempt nothing at all and succeed.
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You have a very poor neighborhood. You have students that are required to go to school. They have no money, no habit of work. What if you paid them in the afternoon to work in the clerical office or as the assistant librarian?
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I like good books and clever conversation and being left alone much of the time.
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I am afraid that you have been listening to the conversation of someone older than yourself. That is always a dangerous thing to do, and if you allow it to degenerate into a habit, you will find it absolutely fatal to any intellectual development.
