G.A. Henty Quotes
I fear not," Hamilcar said gravely, shaking his head. "It seems to be the fate of all nations, that as they grow in wealth so they lose their manly virtues. With wealth comes corruption, indolence, a reluctance to make sacrifices, and a weakening of the feeling of patriotism.
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Any man who goes to a psychiatrist ought to have his head examined.
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That's the problem with having a bald head. It exaggerates the shape.
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I'm at the mercy of whatever character comes into my head.
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At his direction, I have taken command as the temporary Head of the Republic.
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The wellbeing of the head resounds throughout the whole body, and as are the Superiors, so, in turn, will their subjects be.
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I know there is a bounty on my head, such as there is with many other leaders and protesters.
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Death and I are head to head in a total collision, pure and mutual distaste.
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On 'Oz' one day, I got a chunk of a camera embedded in my head, and I was passed out on the floor geysering blood while the set medic stood over me, freaking out. No help whatsoever. I ended up going to the ER and getting nine stitches in my head – real Frankenstein stitches.
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My father-in-law just happens to be a global procurement guru. Now retired, he was the global head of procurement for some of the biggest companies in the world as well as our very own treasury.
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I might have faults but I'm not a big head.
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I shaved the back of my head once and did the asymmetrical hair.
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I secretly want to shave my head.
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A chief of station is the head of all intelligence operations in any given country.
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In ancient British times, the whole country belonged to tribes, and the tribes owned their several districts. At the head of each tribe was the chief.
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Keep your head up and be patient.
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I don't have many friends. It's not because I'm a misanthrope. It's because I'm reserved. I'm self-contained. I get all my adventures in my head when I'm writing my books.
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I'm a massive yoga head. Lots of yoga and lots of running. I do Bikram yoga. I adore it.
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I'm not becoming western; I am still following my Pashtun culture, and I'm wearing a shalvar kamiz, a dupatta on my head.
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In London I feel free; nobody bothers anyone and everyone is free to express themselves.
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When you have little girls bringing you your action figures for you to sign, it's like, 'Wow, things are happening, and dreams do come true.'
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The fate of a Nation may sometimes depend upon the position of a fortress.
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I fear not," Hamilcar said gravely, shaking his head. "It seems to be the fate of all nations, that as they grow in wealth so they lose their manly virtues. With wealth comes corruption, indolence, a reluctance to make sacrifices, and a weakening of the feeling of patriotism.
