George Washington Quotes
Promote then as an object of primary importance, Institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge. In proportion as the structure of a government gives force to public opinion, it is essential that public opinion should be enlightened.
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To me, eyewear goes way beyond being a prescription. It's like makeup. It's the most incredible accessory. The shape of a frame or the color of lenses can change your whole appearance.
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Your genome knows much more about your medical history than you do.
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There's a fast-track if you can do the networking. For some personalities it works, but for mine it doesn't.
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Life is neither comedy or tragedy, life is what you make of it.
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It sounds trite to go after men who are nice but when you've been hurt a lot it becomes appealing.
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Water for People is a non-profit international organization that brings together communities, entrepreneurs, governments - people - to create solutions that empower people to maintain their own reliable water systems and sanitation.
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Since I played a warrior in 'Magadheera,' my character sported shoulder-length hair and a thick beard.
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The average Nigerian person has come to reconcile himself with the fact that his or her social progress remain essentially in his or her hands in collaboration with other fellow Nigerians and not merely relying on what government alone could provide for him or her.
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The magic of landing my first role on Broadway went 'poof' in a matter of a few weeks.
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I've learned so many things from directors in my acting career. There are even some things I've learned that I didn't want to do. There are those directors who've really made me shine and others who've made me opaque.
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Something happens to a woman when she can't reproduce. I've not had to walk that path, but I can only imagine when your organs don't work and how that could make you feel.
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Being Somali, being Muslim, it's always something I've been very proud of.
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Power can shape 'truth,' but not forever.
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My least favorite subject? Uh... I didn't have a least favorite subject because, I mean, high school is so much fun.
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Animals play a big part in my life, on tour or at home.
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Robert Fisk is my hero. In America, they think he's a terrorist.
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I just took everything so seriously in my early twenties. But now I'm like, 'life can be fun.' You don't have to overthink everything. I've found a way to be more at peace with things. I'm looking forward to turning 30.
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In my early professional years I was asking the question: How can I treat, or cure, or change this person? Now I would phrase the question in this way: How can I provide a relationship which this person may use for his own personal growth?
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I'm obviously an American citizen. My parents are American citizens. But I'm not looked at as an American.
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I have always held that a case in a court of justice should be open for all and for newspapers to report.
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I love most melodic music - classical, reggae, big band, jazz, blues, country, pop, swing, folk.
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Pakistan's being an ally and helping the United States, we ought to show Pakistan that we are appreciative for the help that's been extended.
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We found ... that being a good parent to one's own child was never and in no way enough; until we were all responsible for all the children of the world, no child would ever be safe, no society could survive.
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Promote then as an object of primary importance, Institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge. In proportion as the structure of a government gives force to public opinion, it is essential that public opinion should be enlightened.
