Stephen Covey (Stephen Richards Covey) Quotes
The fire inside people is like a match; the way to ignite that flame is initially through friction, then other matches are lit through warmth.
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I see Turkey's future as being in Europe, as one of many prosperous, tolerant, democratic countries.
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I want do a Mandarin language movie. It'll probably be the next movie I do after the one I do next.
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Boys wear their hearts on their sleeves. Even when they're trying to pull one over on you they're so transparent. Like men.
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I'm the eldest at 51, and if the Stones can drag themselves around once more, then there's a few more albums in us.
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Community colleges are one of America's great social inventions a gateway to the future for first time students looking for an affordable college education, and for mid-career students looking to get ahead in the workplace.
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He that strives to touch the starts, oft stumbles at a straw.
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Leaving sex to the feminists is like letting your dog vacation at the taxidermist.
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I try to avoid experience if I can. Most experience is bad.
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The Chinese are brought up to believe that you should be silent in class. The teacher speaks, and you just listen and absorb what they say.
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I'm a historian in my own mind.
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I have a really great family, and when I'm not filming, I go home and walk the dogs, take out the garbage, clean my room, all that stuff. My family and my friends keep me in line, and make sure I don't get crazy.
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May it be long before the people of the United States shall cease to take a deep and pervading interest in the Fourth of July, as the birthday of our national life, or the event which then occurred shall be subordinated to any other of our national history.
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I'm very curious to know what it's like, death - I always say to my wife, 'I wonder if we'll have the 'New York Times' when we're dead.'
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The only people who should really sin are the people who can sin and grin.
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Chelsea have made a good investment for me, but I did not put any pressure on them.
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Johnny Depp gave me the best advice. He said, 'Keep your feet on the ground. Stay grounded. Remember where you came from.'
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Spector is a good guy, but he's a nut. Ha, ha, ha! You know, I love him, but he's unpredictable. He's OK as long as he don't drink.
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A movie is a mass consumption product. I have got no delusions about being niche. I don't want to be niche. Though in the earlier part of my career I was into niche cinema, doing independent films - and I do have a revolutionary bent of mind - but you cannot make a change from outside; you have to be a part of it.
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I happen to be notorious. That, I have no control over.
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Depression is not interesting to watch.
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Lyrics are kind of the whole thing; it's the message. Something might have a beautiful melody but if it's not the truth coming out of your mouth, it's not appealing.
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I just love the process of working with other actors.
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Most men, however brave, have some anxiety or fear in them.
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The fire inside people is like a match; the way to ignite that flame is initially through friction, then other matches are lit through warmth.
