Daniel Barenboim Quotes
To have real knowledge, one must understand the essence of things and not only their manifestations.
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I've always had better luck learning things on my own. And I really love the challenge of doing it yourself and kind of being alone against the system.
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I started as an actor. I started directing because Steppenwolf needed another strong director.
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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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We had a good time mucking about during 'Band of Brothers' when we were young and single.
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People are making judgements about Russian people based on me. This is why I never allow myself any aggression towards my opponent.
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I would definitely like to start a family because it's the most important thing in the world and what you should take care of, along with your friends and the people you love.
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If I do something caring for a friend, I have no doubt in my mind they would do it for me.
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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 events that I have attended to mark my Diamond Jubilee have been a humbling experience. It has touched me deeply to see so many thousands of families, neighbors and friends celebrating together in such a happy atmosphere.
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Why is it that a large majority of Hindus do not inter-dine and do not inter-marry? Why is it that your cause is not popular? There can be only one answer to this question, and it is that inter-dining and inter-marriage are repugnant to the beliefs and dogmas which the Hindus regard as sacred.
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It's really a misconception to identify the writer with the main character, given that the author creates all the characters in the book. In certain ways, I'm every character.
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Sometimes you're watching a great film actor, and if you stand 10 feet away from them, you're like, 'God, they're terrible. They're not doing anything.' And then you see the close-up, and it's so nuanced, and so much expression is happening. They were acting for that camera and for no one else.
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Applause is the spur of noble minds, the end and aim of weak ones.
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Now that I'm gone, I tell you, don't smoke.
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In the Senate, you can become one of the nation's leading voices on the issues.
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Help is dangerous because it exists outside the human economy: the only payment for help is gratitude.
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I am capable of much more. I guess every artist feels that way. If you are satisfied, you begin to stagnate. I want to grow as an actress every day. There are so many things you can learn, and you can improve upon your skills and abilities every day.
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I do not know whether I was then a man dreaming I was a butterfly, or whether I am now a butterfly dreaming I am a man.
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America is just the country that how all the written guarantees in the world for freedom are no protection against tyranny and oppression of the worst kind. There the politician has come to be looked upon as the very scum of society.
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Some people are so much sunlight to the square inch. I am still bathing in the cheer he radiated.
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I'm drawn to people who find themselves on the outside of things. I'm moved by that in real life.
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I think an ethical lawyer would absolutely refuse, if he or she had knowledge that this is the purpose for which her work would be used, that is, to conceal a fraudulent scheme from federal regulators.
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Wisdom and knowledge are the most valuable things in the body.
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To have real knowledge, one must understand the essence of things and not only their manifestations.
