Henry Ward Beecher Quotes
The commerce of the world is conducted by the strong, and usually it operates against the weak.
Quotes to Explore
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I don't mind talking about 'what might have been,' but I am not one to doubt or regret most of my decisions.
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If I categorized home runs that I've seen, without a doubt the monumental one is Henry's... but I've seen a lot of classic, great home runs. Gibson's was probably the most theatrical home run I've ever seen.
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The simpler I keep things, the better I play.
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There is only one step from the sublime to the ridiculous.
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The lives of African-Americans in this country are characterized by violence for most of our history. Much of that violence, at least to some extent, you know, done by the very state that's supposed to protect them.
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Maybe some people that only listen to electronic music will pick up my record and get turned on to some of the story songs, some of the more country-type stuff.
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I'm very interested in the idea of a large group of people who come together quite suddenly, but not illogically, for reasons that could not have been anticipated.
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I feel the audience are friends that have come to see us. That was always how we look on it in the Carter Family. I've never suffered stage fright.
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I connect with people on a daily basis.
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You can have the best people in the business, but if they're not collaborating - and they're butting heads - then it's all going to go south.
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It's great living with your best friends.
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When you play a character, there are choices you have to make about the past, the present, the future, etc. You have to make those choices on your own a lot.
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The greatest delight which the fields and woods minister is the suggestion of an occult relation.
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Educate yourself: Read up on current events and books.
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Lee Ann Womack is from near where I grew up in East Texas, so I've always looked up to her. I sang a lot of Dolly Parton as a kid and a lot of traditional western swing, like Patsy Cline and Roy Rogers.
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I've had such an odd career.
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I'm a voracious reader, and I love to throw myself into it.
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Developing a relationship with someone you admire, who can encourage you to reach your full potential, is something that everyone can benefit from.
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I rely heavily on rhythm when I write. You should tap your foot when you read it, all the way through.
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When trying to explain anything, I usually find that the Bible, that great collection of magnificent and varied poetry, has said it before in the best possible way.
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Ingiustissimo Amor, perché sì raroCorrispondenti fai nostri desiri?Onde, perfido, avvien che t'è sì caroIl discorde voler ch’in duo cor miri?
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I hope my journals relating to World War II will help clarify issues of the past and thereby contribute to understanding the issues and conditions of the present and future.
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The commerce of the world is conducted by the strong, and usually it operates against the weak.
