Ira Sachs Quotes
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Ancient Egyptians went to great lengths to avoid change; they couldn't entirely do so, of course, but did preserve a cultural continuity for almost four thousand years.
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I've been really lucky with the people that I've gotten to work with. I learn a lot from them, just by watching them.
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Privacy is not explicitly spelled out in the Constitution as freedom of speech is in the First Amendment.
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Some people are used to having things done for them by her parents, I am not. I can do it myself.
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It is good to be in front of the lens to appreciate more being behind the lens.
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Playing evil is just not interesting. I don't think anyone who does evil stuff thinks they're doing evil stuff. That's the scary part.
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The world would be happier if men had the same capacity to be silent that they have to speak.
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God doesn't know things. He is things.
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If you're expecting an intellectual film, then you will be disappointed.
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A love of books has opened so many doors for me. Stories have inspired me and taught me to aspire.
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Boys wear their hearts on their sleeves. Even when they're trying to pull one over on you they're so transparent. Like men.
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World War II has always been of great interest to me. I've known for decades that it was just one more war the politicians suckered us into.
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There's this perception sometimes around here that I'm this Hollywood guy.
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I didn't feel like I was meant to be a nurse or a secretary.
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I'm a conservative Republican, small-business guy, married to same gal - love of my life - for 36 years. Strong family man, deacon at my church; I believe in America. I know government is not the answer; individual liberty and personal responsibility is the answer.
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I love the crowds at festivals because they're so chilled out.
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I wake up every morning and I wish I were dead, and so does Jim.
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I don't have cable. I just never watched a lot of TV.
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Women have seen that they have locked themselves up with feminist writing.
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Children who know that they have something to offer others will learn that they can shape the world around them for the better.
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The most accurate representation of how I feel is that I'm incredibly lucky to be working in this structure where people get paid millions to read the news on TV. And, yes, it is insane. And there is nothing I can say beyond acknowledging my immense good fortune, and being aware that I'm blessed, and aware that it isn't going to last forever.
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Maine's long and cold winters may help keep our State's population low, but our harsh climate also accounts for what is unique and valuable about our land and our people
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I have been called an eco-designer simply because I use wood. But I am not an eco-designer, nor does the use of wood make me one. I am a designer who cares about the effect of what I do, and about making good things for people to keep and cherish - that, surely, is simply the basic condition for 'good design'?
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For gay people, we learned about our lives in secrecy and a lot of fear.
