William Faulkner Quotes
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Karaoke is something that's near and dear and very close to my heart. I was a karaoke host when I was working my way through university. I was a full-time student and karaoke was my night job.
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It took me just three months to pick up Hindi. I guess I'm a fast learner when it comes to languages.
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I firmly believe that unless one has tasted the bitter pill of failure, one cannot aspire enough for success.
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If there is no criticism, you become lazy. But it should be constructive, and it should be the truth. If it's biased and there's no truth in it, then I don't care about it. If it's true, it helps me grow.
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But I don't like to, tell people how old I am. I like that to be a mystery.
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We are convinced of the fundamental unity of the human family.
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My joy knows no bounds... I will devote all my energy and all the powers available to me to the service of Nigeria and humanity.
Olusegun Obasanjo -
Simulated disorder postulates perfect discipline; simulated fear postulates courage; simulated weakness postulates strength.
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When we talk of a resurgent Asia, people think of the great changes that have come about in Shanghai. I share this aspiration to transform Mumbai in the next five years in such a manner that people would forget about Shanghai and Mumbai will become a talking point.
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The course of the United States in World War II, I said, was dishonest, dishonorable, and ignominious, and the Sunpapers, by supporting Roosevelt's foreign policy, shared in this disgrace.
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The chain of life runs smoothly from one generation to the next and none of the links stand out except here and there a link one sees by accident.
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My parents were over the moon when I had some success with Christmas songs because that was the time of the year that meant so much to them. They were able to see their loved ones, and it was great to hear their son's voice on the radio while they visited.
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I was very political when JFK ran.
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I'm not grateful for depression, but it honestly made me work harder and gave me the drive that I have to succeed and to make it work.
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I did once answer the question 'What would you say on your tombstone?' I know what I would say: 'Mario Cuomo, 1932 - dash,' and, 'He tried.' That's it.
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I'm not in a rush to do anything. And I wouldn't say I pick and choose. When it comes to producers picking people for roles I don't think it's between me and Tom Cruise, do you know what I mean?
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After 1945, shamefully, we Brits seemed dedicated to punishing the heroic Poles at every turn for their wartime loyalty.
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I was working full-time and going to school at night and on the weekends. It was just crazy.
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Anybody who can drive and doesn't come out of it a rich man is a fool.
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Occasionally when you’re in that zone, striving to operate at your highest levels, you get consumed. You forget to eat and shower. But that can be a good thing. No one makes money eating or showering.
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Patients should have rest, food, fresh air, and exercise - the quadrangle of health.
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I remember everything from 1976. I remember I was 14, and I remember my routines.
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O momentary grace of mortal men, Which we more hunt for than the grace of God!
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No one individual can tell the truth.
