Mohsin Hamid Quotes
When we aren't collectively imagining hopeful futures, then the way things are going almost invariably seems negative and frightening.
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Everyone in society should be a role model, not only for their own self-respect, but for respect from others.
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But are not the dreams of poets and the tales of travellers notoriously false?
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God manifests himself in each historical period according to the understanding of the people of the era.
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I can't even be around children. It's a problem. My ovaries start screaming.
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Fashion anticipates.
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I'm a great believer in the experiential theory of writing.
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I love boliche, roasted pig, and black beans and rice. When I need a quick fix, I head to Cafe Cortadito on Avenue B and 3rd here in New York City.
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I thought I would lose, so I didn't prepare a speech.
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'Duty' is a refreshingly honest memoir and a moving one. Mr. Gates scrupulously identifies his flaws and mistakes: He waited too long, for example, for the military bureaucracy to fix critical supply issues like the drones needed in Iraq and took three years to replace a dysfunctional command structure in Afghanistan.
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We've arranged a civilization in which most crucial elements profoundly depend on science and technology.
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Canada has been a breeding ground for great comedic actors, sketch artists and stand-up comedians. We grew up with a different perspective on the world.
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Sometimes I write about my own life. And sometimes I write about situations I see my friends going through. Sometimes I write about a scene I saw in a movie. I take inspiration from all different places.
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India should walk on her own shadow - we must have our own development model.
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Men have as exaggerated an idea of their rights as women have of their wrongs.
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Mighty proud I am that I am able to have a spare bed for my friends.
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We can live without religion and meditation, but we cannot survive without human affection.
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It's very important, at least for me and for Cynthia, to get outside input.
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I felt that if I'm serious about acting, I would like people to see me as an actress. It's less of a stretch if I'm singing, unless I'm playing a character who sings.
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We must promote national reconciliation and healing, not only between the Fijians and Indo-Fijians, but also between the Fijians themselves.
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I hope that we can continue this cooperation on other critical issues related to America's future technological competitiveness. We must work together to encourage the creative talents that have made our country the world leader in technology.
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Even at the risk of losing all the golden eggs of the future, I had to find out what made the goose lay those eggs
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You can cut your hair how you want, but I think you should get to where you wear it normal for the future.
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I like normal stuff people fear - like spiders and heights. I'm frightened by the unknown, by things that are hard to figure out and get a grip on.
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When we aren't collectively imagining hopeful futures, then the way things are going almost invariably seems negative and frightening.
