Mahalia Jackson Quotes
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A heroic nature is very Greek.
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During the fall and winter we built Fort Meade and the town of Sturgis.
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I think I developed language skills to deal with threat. It's the girl thing to do-you know, instead of pulling out a gun.
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Sometimes I think we're alone. Sometimes I think we're not. In either case, the thought is staggering.
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In December 2004, I travelled on the road from Uzbekistan across the Oxus River on which the first Soviet convoys had rolled into Afghanistan 25 years before.
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I have been extremely lucky with reviewers and critics throughout my career.
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Any smart executive understands that to find the best talent she has to explore new territory that lies beyond familiar geography. That applies not only to gender, but also to race, religion, background and age.
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Anybody I'm dating, I don't want them to talk about my music. I don't talk about my music to them.
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The whole fame question is one that is constantly intriguing to me. I think that fame is something that other people create about you. Whether you jump into that or not is up to you – and whether you have the talents for jumping into it or not.
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I never mind talking about my dad. I'm proud of who he is, and being his son is one of the things I'm most proud of. To be constantly compared to someone so brilliant, who happens to be your dad, is cool.
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A lot of the time when I write about the person that I love, I feel like I'm writing about New York.
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May God protect me from gloomy saints.
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The European Union will continue to fully support multilateral global governance based on international law, human rights, and strong international institutions.
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The production of too many useful things results in too many useless people.
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When Christians start thinking about Jesus, things start breaking down, they lose their faith. It's perfectly possible to go to church every Sunday and not ask any questions, just because you like it as a way of life. They fear that if they ask questions they'll lose their Christ, the very linchpin of their religion.
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This is Earth. Isn't it hot?
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I believe that we should be able to marry whom ever we choose. As long as both people are willing... I say go for it!
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To me, a cat is an easy pet, they don't need any spoiling or looking after.
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He who walks on tip-toe does not walk on solid ground.
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We need a strong farm bill that gives assistance to farmers during times of drought, creates markets for local goods, protects our environment, and helps struggling families bridge the gap between hard times and a full dinner table.
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It wasn't that Harvard was deliberately trying to overwork me, but I think I had a tendency to take on more things out of enthusiasm than were good for me.
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I want to walk the red carpet at the Oscars. I am in awe of the ceremony, and winning an Oscar would be the most magical moment of my life. I want to make that speech and hold that trophy and say, 'This is for you, India.' That's the line I have rehearsed for God knows how long. But that has to be for a Hindi language film.
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A million million worlds that move in peace;A million mighty laws that never cease;And one small ant-heap, hidden by small weeds,Rich with eggs, slaves and store of millet-seeds.They sleep beneath the sodAnd trust in God.
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Sometimes you ask God for something and you don't know what you're asking.
