D. T. Suzuki Quotes
Though perhaps less universally known than such figures as Einstein or Gandhi (who became symbols of our time) Daisetz Suzuki was no less remarkable a man than these. And though his work may not have had such resounding and public effect, he contributed no little to the spiritual and intellectual revolution of our time.
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The two most important things in my life were academics and sports. I had to do my schoolwork first.
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I've had self-esteem issues for a really, really long time. Plenty of people think I'm ugly, and plenty of people don't. But there's a moment when I'm modeling where I forget about my self-esteem issues and focus on what the photographer's telling me - and I feel pretty. And in that sense, it's selfish.
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I went swimming the other day and my wife was watching and she said, 'You know, it's funny, it's when you've got no clothes on, no one recognizes you.' I said, 'What are you saying? That I should do more love scenes?'
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It would be really hard to get serious about anything political today unless it was a joke.
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Everybody sooner or later has to drop the luggage and the baggage of illusions.
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After being once in space, I was keen to go back there. But it didn't happen.
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As an actor, you don't want to play a one-dimensional character.
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You feel like you need to deal with a lot if you're from Cleveland, so you learn to let things roll off your back, and you learn that humor is the best way to deal with it.
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On a ship, everything is enclosed: the people are right on top of each other and can't get up and walk away.
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Politics was my third act. But I could have a fourth. I don't know what that will be yet, but there will be one.
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Basically, my idea and explorations on fashion have not changed; however, I believe I'm going state-of-the-art on fashion.
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Common man is always benefited by a rate cut.
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I am about safety for the people and the planet.
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I do confess to being the exasperated, bossy, know-it-all, overachieving big sister.
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All human beings are also dream beings. Dreaming ties all mankind together.
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If you're fortunate enough, you get to a position where you can be a little pickier about your roles.
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Game theorists analyze negotiations as if they were split-a-pie games involving selfish players.
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Music is an element that should be part and parcel of every child's life via the education system.
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I don't think intimidated is the word. I definitely get excited by it. I don't want to let anybody down. I've always been the type of person to make everybody happy and get things done. I want everything to be 100% perfect. I do feel it when people hold me to high expectations.
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The actual producing, mixing, and mastering is hard work, harder than what I do.
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The U.S. has long characterized Haitian immigrants as criminals. This tradition began in 1963 when the first boat of Haitians seeking political asylum was summarily rejected by U.S. immigration officials, while at the same time the U.S. admitted thousands of Cubans as refugees and political asylees.
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The Masonic Fraternity is one of the most helpful mediating and conserving organizations among men, and I have never wavered from that childhood impression, but it has stood steadfastly with me through the busy, vast hurrying years.
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...most men and women will yield to the strong currents sucking them into the seas of ruin. Only the strongest in mind and spirit will swim against that current.
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Though perhaps less universally known than such figures as Einstein or Gandhi (who became symbols of our time) Daisetz Suzuki was no less remarkable a man than these. And though his work may not have had such resounding and public effect, he contributed no little to the spiritual and intellectual revolution of our time.
