Esther Dyson Quotes
I became a real free market fanatic. I'm probably less so now than even two or three years ago.
Quotes to Explore
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Why does it appear that interested readers so often attribute flaws to 'the press' rather than taking particular issue with particular reports?
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Ever since I can remember I was telling stories and had a huge interest in other people and what made them tick.
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There's no first impressions anymore. You go to a job interview, and they'll probably Google you. It's a shame - people should play it a little closer to the chest as far as what information they release to the world. If I'm angry about something, I'm not going to take to my Twitter.
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I praise the Lord, the Sovereign of the royal realm, Who has extended his sway over the tract of the world.
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Dried porcini add a substantial, deep flavour to otherwise more neutral vegetables. I use them in risottos, mashed roots and winter soups.
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I don't think generally politician come from democratic country. I think not that thinking. But sometimes little bit short-sighted. They are mainly looking for their next vote.
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I don't know how I got involved in 'Celebrity Wife Swap.' It came from my agent Hugh. He got the opportunity for me.
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I have an unending desire to be better and make myself a better person, better mother.
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Self-complacency is pleasure accompanied by the idea of oneself as cause.
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What's the worst that can happen? If it doesn't do well I can put on my big girl panties, deal with it and move on.
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The worship of youth has diminished - perhaps generally - in recent years.
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Intelligent, successful, attractive people can be intimidating. They force us to hold a mirror to ourselves; we can be disappointed, jealous or inspired toward personal growth.
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I didn't go to law school to become a lawyer, per se - let's just say I was leaning in to some strong suggestions from my parents - but my nebulous goals of someday becoming a writer were just that, nebulous.
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I have a lot of LGBT friends and family members and I've always supported the community, not only as a child but as an adult, and I think it's important to voice that.
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I have developed my most meaningful relationships online. None of them live within driving distance. None of them are about my own age.
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Every girl should be married at least once in her life. It's a must. Because once you have been married, you are a Mrs., and even if the marriage doesn't work out, they can't take that away from you.
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People's ability to forget what they do not want to know, to overlook what is before their eyes, was seldom put to the test better than in Germany at that time.
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Great self-destruction follows upon unfounded fear.
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My mother used to tell this corny story about how the doctor smacked me on the behind when I was born and I thought it was applause, and I have been looking for it ever since.
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Unless we increase our economy's productivity-its vitality and competitiveness-we will face pressure for increasing controls.
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I like to think that if it hadn't gone as well as it has, if I wasn't able to make a living off of playing music, I would still be playing the music. But, of course, I wouldn't likely have had the opportunity to travel, and a lot of the places have inspired songs.
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Free time is a terrible thing to waste. Read a book.
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When I was playing for Nacional in Montevideo, the players who lived outside the city would be given money by the club to get there and back on the bus.
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I became a real free market fanatic. I'm probably less so now than even two or three years ago.
