Edmond Jabes Quotes
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I am often critical of Israel's policies when in the country, but then feel defensive of them when overseas.
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We're at maybe 1% of what is possible. Despite the faster change, we're still moving slow relative to the opportunities we have. I think a lot of that is because of the negativity... Every story I read is Google vs someone else. That's boring. We should be focusing on building the things that don't exist.
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Creativity runs across many categories in life, from the arts-and-crafts project a mum or dad does with their kids, to the bestselling author's manuscript, to the designs of the hairdresser, to the creations of the computer programming genius.
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All previous populist movements were demanding things from governments, whereas the Tea Party is saying, 'Give us less, go away.' That's heartening to see.
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The typical workday, particularly in startup mode, is from nine to six or nine to seven, then you take a two-hour break to work out and eat dinner. By that time, you're relaxed, and then you work until midnight or one A.M. If there was no break with physical activity, you'd be more tired and less alert.
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I dare anybody to look at me and say I'm anorexic. I'm so totally not.
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I put so much of myself out there and make myself so accessible that sometimes I fear I make myself too accessible.
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Movies are a complicated collision of literature, theatre, music and all the visual arts.
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I have many times marveled at how I could feel so good about myself while eating peanuts in a middle seat on Southwest Airlines and yet feel so condescended to in first class on United.
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It's not accidental that products get worse over time; it's because companies stop paying attention to them. They stop caring as much about maintaining the same quality they did when they were just trying to fight for survival and no one would pay attention unless they had the best technology.
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In spite of all temptations of belonging to many nations, I've remained an Indian.
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We need to reject any politics that targets people because of race or religion. This isn't a matter of political correctness. It's a matter of understanding what makes us strong. The world respects us not just for our arsenal; it respects us for our diversity and our openness and the way we respect every faith.
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Whenever I'm in sync with the trends, it's always an accident. I still love wearing clothes I've had for ten years. I think understated luxury is the chicest thing.
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People have really strong images of what church is, and it's almost certainly not the same as mine.
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I am First Lady by accident. I was not elected by the people but here I am.
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'If you are with God in truth and faith, whatever comes as a blessing or trial will be what God allows. If you are called by God, from beginning to the end, your journey has been documented. Nothing outside your documentary will happen without God’s knowledge.'
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I was at the Cross With Mary Magdalene. I received the muse From Ceridwen's cauldron.
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Clearly, we need to have the very best advice and counsel on what actions can be taken to help lower the cost of gasoline.
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The waste basket is the writer's best friend.
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I don't get to do as much sightseeing as I would like to.
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I've encountered a lot of people who sound like critics but very few who have substantive criticisms. There is a lot of skepticism, but it seems to be more a matter of inertia than it is of people having some real reason for thinking something else.
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I've always been a fan of just extreme things. Whether it be in movies, books, TV or real life.
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What is not grasped has all the chances to become real.
