Israel ben Eliezer (Baal Shem Tov) Quotes
We should not laugh at the person who becoming caught up in his prayer bends his body or moves about in strange ways. Perhaps he moves in this manner to wave off unwelcome thoughts that would interrupt the prayer. Would we find it funny if we saw a person drowning going through strange motions doing whatever was necessary to save his life?Israel ben Eliezer
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When I was 8 or 9, I started using bulletin board systems, which was the precursor to the Internet, where you'd dial into... a shared system and shared computers. I've had an email address since the late '80s, when I was 8 or 9 years old, and then I got on the Internet in '93 when it was first starting out.
Aaron Patzer -
I feel pressure, but my emotions just don't show that much in my face.
Inbee Park -
I do not suppose I shall be remembered for anything. But I don't think about my work in those terms. It is just as vulgar to work for the sake of posterity as to work for the sake of money.
Orson Welles -
If you look back on the breakups that you've had, whether it's a long relationship or a one-night stand, it's always awkward.
Patrick Wilson -
I just didn't realize how powerful 'CHiPs' was.
Larry Wilcox -
I shall have a beautiful dream tonight. I also wish everyone to have a beautiful dream.
Yani Tseng
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My sculptures cause an uproar, astonishment, and put a smile on your face.
Florentijn Hofman -
Some people feel that what we're doing makes no sense, that it's just a waste of money. But it's working.
Calvin Klein -
The great thing about a culture of givers is that's not a delusion - it's reality.
Adam Grant -
Because of my own family's service (in the U.S. Army, Navy, and Massachusetts and New York National Guard), I am a strong supporter of the military and do believe that there are just wars.
Camille Paglia -
I went out there, and I fought Anderson Silva, and you know what? I got a big W, and that's massive for my career going forward.
Daniel Cormier -
Like any small business owner, I experienced the pressures of building a company from the ground up - developing a business plan, balancing the books, meeting payroll and building a customer base.
Gavin Newsom
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I've had the most untraumatic life a human being can have. But I've always been drawn to those who have had far more complicated histories.
Malcolm Gladwell -
Now that I'm gone, I tell you, don't smoke.
Yul Brynner -
The U.N.'s impartiality allows it to negotiate and operate in some of the toughest places in the world. And time and again, studies have shown that U.N. peacekeeping is far more effective and done with far less money than what any government can do on its own.
Ban Ki-moon -
The funniest line in English is 'Get it?' When you say that, everyone chortles.
Garrison Keillor -
Honestly, I just love great performers and people who love what they do.
Zendaya -
A goal is a dream with a deadline.
Napoleon Hill
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I love writing comics too much.
Marjorie Liu -
Time is anonymous; when we give it a face, it's the same face the world over.
Eudora Welty -
Israel was seen as having demonstrated unmistakably it wanted peace, and the reason it wasn't available, achievable was because Arafat wouldn't accept it.
Dennis Ross -
I'm the type of person who, if somebody offers me a free meal, I get excited because you never know where your next free meal is going to come from.
Paloma Faith -
They almost made me get up and walk out of the building in the third quarter. They got it righted and played good defense to get back in the game. I knew that Kobe would find a way out there to help us win.
Phil Jackson -
We should not laugh at the person who becoming caught up in his prayer bends his body or moves about in strange ways. Perhaps he moves in this manner to wave off unwelcome thoughts that would interrupt the prayer. Would we find it funny if we saw a person drowning going through strange motions doing whatever was necessary to save his life?
Israel ben Eliezer