Russell Baker Quotes
Is fuel efficiency really what we need most desperately? I say that what we really need is a car that can be shot when it breaks down.
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I think it's such a powerful thing: Words and melodies, and you put them together. I couldn't really picture a world without music. It would be quite boring.
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Mundra Port remains committed towards setting up of world-class port infrastructure and facilities in India.
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I believe that athletes - especially female athletes in the world's leading sport for women - should serve as role models.
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When I find the right information, the Web is a blessing; when I don't, it's a distraction.
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Everything was in stark and dreadful contrast with the trivial crises and counterfeit emotions of Hollywood, and I returned to England deeply moved and emotionally worn out.
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The intensity of being in front of all these incredible musicians and tremendous conductors in these elaborate halls can be overwhelming.
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I didn't know what it was not to work hard as I grew up.
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I believe that misconceptions about oneself that one does not correct where possible act as a bad magic.
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The job of mayor and Governor is becoming more and more like the job of university president, which I used to be; it looks like you are in charge, but you are not.
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Daring is not safe against daring men.
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Personal responsibility is not only recognizing the errors of our ways. Personal responsibility lies in our willingness and ability to correct those errors individually and collectively.
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I'd like to sell out worldwide stadium tours. That'd be something. Or to have sixty number ones on Billboard.
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There really are three types of 'religious' movies: the ones that make fun of it, the ones that vilify it and the ones that literally preach to the converted.
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I find theater very lazy and artificial, and then when it's not, it lacks refinement.
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I hope I'm better today than I was yesterday. I don't believe in glory days or anything like that, so I think the best is tomorrow or later this afternoon!
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Intentions count in your actions.
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In being aware of others' hunger, we contribute to a more empathic world.
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As a veterinarian and lover of animals, I feel the time is now to stop the practice of horse soring for good.
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I'd be the best mum ever. I would. I've got great training from my mum.
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There is only one real failure in life that is possible, and that is, not to be true to the best one knows.
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I stock up on nuts, protein shakes, protein bars, seeds, and have them everywhere - the car, wherever - for when I'm on the move.
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It's interesting that whenever I meet some of the other Bond girls, I always have something in common, and it is an interesting sorority. We all share about our Bonds. 'Did your Bond do that?' 'Yes mine did!' So it is quite funny conversations. We may as well be in high school.
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We must in imagination sweep off the drifted matter that clogs the surface of the ground; we must suppose all the covering of moss and heath and wood to be torn away from the sides of the mountains, and the green mantle that lies near their feet to be lifted up; we may then see the muscular integuments, and sinews, and bones of our mother Earth, and so judge of the part played by each of them during those old convulsive movements whereby her limbs were contorted and drawn up into their present posture.
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Is fuel efficiency really what we need most desperately? I say that what we really need is a car that can be shot when it breaks down.
