Tommy Franks Quotes
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It seems to me that trying to live without friends is like milking a bear to get cream for your morning coffee. It is a whole lot of trouble, and then not worth much after you get it.
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It is obvious that we can no more explain a passion to a person who has never experienced it than we can explain light to the blind.
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Wherever I go in the world, I'm treated like royalty.
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It is good to be in front of the lens to appreciate more being behind the lens.
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Unfortunately, if you don't want to be in the spotlight, get out of it.
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I'm not just a normal guy. I'm a gymnast.
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I don't even like to talk Lions too much just because the way our relationship ended.
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I'm a real girly-girl.
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Downloading songs is not good.
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The more I see of democracy the more I dislike it. It just brings everything down to the mere vulgar level of wages and prices, electric light and water closets, and nothing else.
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I loved every day I was in politics. But I got out at the right time. I never miss it.
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I'm attracted to the rag & bone aesthetic - classic and effortless with an edge.
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Those who put their lives on the line overseas are undoubtedly American heroes, but it's time for us to remember that those who serve in civilian life also embody the American spirit and are worthy of our praise as well.
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You may lose by it now and then, but it will be a loss well gained if you do.
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I know that I'm going out there, and I know that I am going to get hit in the head. I know that's part of football. That's like a firefighter knowing he is going to go into a fire at some point. You know you are going to be put in danger's way, and you accept that risk, and you do it.
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I admire a lot of actors; I think a lot of them have so much talent.
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I like to do all kinds of films.
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Why is it that countries which we call strong' are so powerful in creating wars but are so weak in bringing peace? Why is it that giving guns is so easy but giving books is so hard? Why is it, why is it that making tanks is so easy, but building schools is so hard?
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Oft, as in airy rings they skim the heath, The clam'rous lapwings feel the leaden death; Oft, as the mounting larks their notes prepare, They fall, and leave their little lives in air.
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The oppressed are allowed once every few years to decide which particular representatives of the oppressing class are to represent and repress them in parliament.
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I became a jazz fan quite early and never went off the path thereafter.
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I know there are people who believe you should forgive and forget. For the record, I'd like to say I'm a big fan of forgiveness as long as I'm given the opportunity to get even first.
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To you who answered the call of your country and served in its Armed Forces to bring about the total defeat of the enemy, I extend the heartfelt thanks of a grateful Nation. As one of the Nation's finest, you undertook the most severe task one can be called upon to perform. Because you demonstrated the fortitude, resourcefulness and calm judgment necessary to carry out that task, we now look to you for leadership and example to further exalting our country in peace.
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I'm not a fan almost anywhere of announcing to the enemy of what I'm going to do.
