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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Traveling makes a vacation lose all appeal. You would never want to take the family to a European city. You travel a lot, but it's a job.
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Just because you're interested in what jihad is doesn't mean you intend to join.
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I am happy I have competition. It keeps me on my toes all the while and stops me from becoming complacent. So, it works to my advantage.
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My career has sort of been characterized by taking advantage of the changes in the marketplace, sometimes by design, sometimes by accident.
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Because you took advantage of my disadvantage.
