Ibrahim Babangida Quotes
Our approach to economic development must be modern, focused and in tune with the global trend.Ibrahim Babangida
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I'm usually late to the game on shows and watch them after they've aired. But I love 'House of Cards,' 'The Killing,' 'Orange Is the New Black,' loved 'True Detective,' and 'Arrested Development' when it was on. Also 'The Wire,' though I was way late to the game on that.
Finn Wittrock -
The system of idolatry, invented by modern christianity, far surpasses in absurdity anything that we have ever heard of.
Orson Pratt -
Sport is an important part of the development of kids, and hence, it should be made a part of their curriculum.
Gagan Narang -
The rivalry between the Montague and the Capulet kids seems very modern to me. Juliet is a free spirit, full of untapped love and passion. I think a lot of girls can relate to her. And it's very relevant in terms of kids defying their parents.
Hailee Steinfeld -
I also read modern novels - I have just had to read 60 as I am one of the judges for the Orange Fiction Prize.
Kate Adie -
I am bullish on the global development. I am bullish on billions of people getting out of poverty.
Marc Andreesen
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One cannot spend one's time in being modern when there are so many more important things to be.
Wallace Stevens -
I'm going to start these art museums that are basically converted homes, and I have one for modern art, and I have one for 19th century European art, and one for French impressionism. I've got Japanese.
Larry Ellison -
Modern society has evolved to the point where we counter the old-fashioned fatalism surrounding the word 'cancer' by embracing the idea of the Uber-mind - that our will possesses nearly supernatural powers.
Abraham Verghese -
I need to make things mine. It annoys me to buy something that is imposed on me. When I have a suit made, I go to the Sicilian tailor Alessandro Martorana in Turin. I like shorter jacket sleeves and often fold the cuffs up. It's more modern that way.
Lapo Elkann -
As I prepare for my second term as Secretary-General, I am thinking hard about how we can meet the expectations of the millions of people who see the U.N.'s blue flag as a banner of hope. We have to continue our life-saving work in peacekeeping, human rights, development and humanitarian relief.
Ban Ki-moon -
If you asked me to sing a modern song, I wouldn't be able to - I can't easily slip into that groove. But if it were a song by Nico or The Velvet Underground, fine.
Ophelia Lovibond
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My next goal is for Shenzhen to become the model of environmentally-friendly and sustainable development.
Wang Shi -
I am interested in classic building development, such as hotels and residential homes, rather than commercial properties.
Yelena Baturina -
The Make in India campaign has taken off and is backed with skill development. It is going to open new vistas for employment for the youth.
Narendra Modi -
NEPA's common sense approach to foster discussion and collaboration about major development projects has worked well to protect our national treasures and resources.
Frances Beinecke -
People want development. Not everyone knows what it means. Same as jobs. Not everyone knows what a job is, but people want jobs.
Adam Giles -
Turkey is a model of economic and social development, especially in terms of human resources and regional cooperation.
Victor Ponta
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There is no greater gift you can give or receive than to honor your calling. It's why you were born. And how you become most truly alive.
Oprah Winfrey -
The question wasn’t when things had changed. It was this: When had he decided to simply accept society’s rules, to play the game precisely as it had been laid out by those who already had power?
Courtney Milan -
The Party of the Regions has won a convincing victory. We are ready to undertake responsibility for forming the Cabinet and we are calling on everyone to join us.
Viktor Yanukovych -
Marriage finally became acceptable to the churches when laws were established that could make it a means of depriving women of incomes and property, and making wives the equivalent of slaves.
Barbara G. Walker -
Our approach to economic development must be modern, focused and in tune with the global trend.
Ibrahim Babangida