Vladimir Nabokov Quotes
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Underwriting is probably the smallest part of our business.
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Singing is a limitless form of expression, and I love to experiment with my work.
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We are all born with God-given, unique traits and skills. But, as with all possibilities they will remain unrealized unless they are developed, nurtured, and put into practice. You may have the 'capacity' to love, but if left undeveloped, you will never gain the 'ability.'
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I had the chance to play with Benny 'The King' Carter here in Copenhagen for three days in the Montmartre, and two days in Paris. 'What a Thrill.' He knows so much music, and he is the only person that I get the shakes trying to play my horn behind or with him (smile). However, it was a ball.
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People will generally accept facts as truth only if the facts agree with what they already believe.
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I studied in Britain and spent great moments of my life there as a student living in Belsize Park. I admire the British trait of the stiff upper lip in the face of adversity. My wife studied in Britain, too, and both of us have many friends there.
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Every leader is telling a story... about what he or she values.
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Like a great athlete, we must have a very clear vision of what we want to accomplish before we make a move. Vision, in preparation for an action, is as important as the action itself.
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For the very reason that we expect things to be good and beautiful, they won't be. In genuine spirituality, we don't look for bliss.
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They're all big (games) for us. We have 10 home games, three road games and we feel like we have to win really a high majority of those games to finish where we have to finish if we want to go forward to gain momentum for the playoffs.
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I don't look for people who have achieved great things; I look for people who will achieve great things.
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When we come to poetry, we can't fancy a more poverty stricken predicament.
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Forgiveness is a way of opening up the doors again and moving forward, whether it's a personal life or a national life.
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All things bright and beautiful, All creatures great and small, All things wise and wonderful, The Lord God made them all.
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I've got a good Barbarians squad including Australian backs who have played together. Gavin Henson would make a fool of himself if he was way off the pace. Not having made a tackle or played a game for so long beforehand would be a disadvantage. It would be ideal if he has a couple of games first, but who with?
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Because you took advantage of my disadvantage.
