Abraham Lincoln Quotes
I have endured a great deal of ridicule without much malice; and have received a great deal of kindness, not quite free from ridicule. I am used to it.
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To the real artist in humanity, what are called bad manners are often the most picturesque and significant of all.
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In Mississippi, you don't admit that you're gay. It's just an awkward thing down South, which is sad.
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Crime and the fear of crime have permeated the fabric of American life.
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I think people are able to relate to my appearance. They think of me as the girl next door.
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These activists who support immigrants inadvertently become part of this international human-smuggling network.
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We must continue research into new forms of energy and into more efficient use of existing energy sources.
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My goal when I make my show is to make a show for women. I don't make a show for men.
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I deserve attention not because of any talent, but just because of who I am.
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People throw things at me sometimes, at big festivals.
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Everyone thinks their family is the craziest family in the world. Like, 'My God, my family's crazy!'
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The Old Firm clubs are not easy clubs to manage and sometimes I think frustration comes in that, in the end, make you happy to be leaving.
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Open-minded tech tinkerers may still prefer traditional PCs for work because they allow much more customization than, say, an iPad.
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You know, acting is very fascinating. But being an actress is not, because you become so concentrated on yourself.
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Never, and I mean never, allow anyone else's ideas of who you can or can't become sully your dream or pollute your imagination. This is your territory, and a 'Keep Out' sign is a great thing to erect at all entrances to your imagination.
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What I believe unites the people of this nation, regardless of race or region or party, young or old, rich or poor, is the simple, profound belief in opportunity for all - the notion that if you work hard and take responsibility, you can get ahead.
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You gotta give everybody a new trend a new wave, something new to do.
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The corporate right fires up the religious right against gay marriage and abortion and uses their votes to push their deregulation and tax cuts for the rich. It's an old trick. The House of Saud has the same arrangement with the Mullahs in Saudi Arabia.
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Like I said, I'm more worried long term about the environmental issues then the use of arms.
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I went to the opening of 'Sister Act,' and I had such a great time. I had no idea what it was about, and I had never seen the movies. But I heard the show went through some major last-minute craziness in previews, and man, opening night was really fun and really entertaining.
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Don't think. The worst songs I've ever written happen when I think.
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I enjoy stand-up because it has the biggest reward: instant gratification. You can hear the people laughing.
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The world map looks smaller than ever before.
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Your surroundings may change but your essence and your personality pretty much stay the same.
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I have endured a great deal of ridicule without much malice; and have received a great deal of kindness, not quite free from ridicule. I am used to it.
