Bram van Velde Quotes
Artists don’t live in the everyday world. That’s why people think they’re an odd bunch.
Quotes to Explore
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Be polite; write diplomatically; even in a declaration of war one observes the rules of politeness.
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Since I started playing at the Olympics in 2000, I have always wanted to do a dress based on Wonder Woman. It should be interesting to wear. And hopefully, it will get me a gold medal.
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Books are not like albums, where you can simply download and enjoy your favorite chapter and ignore the rest.
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As governor, I'm spending my time focused in three areas: creating jobs, reducing the expense of government and schools.
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Europe can be saved.
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There is no doubt in the sanctity of Mecca, but a donkey won't become a Hajj pilgrim by just going through the motions.
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I have to protect my family and have a life with them that is completely private.
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I have a chart for success at school because it gave me a great deal of pleasure. It opened my mind to the world. I learned to read.
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I mean... if you're raised as a decent human being, killing somebody is against every moral thing you've ever been taught. And so, generally, in combat it's 'krauts,' the 'gooks,' the 'yanks' - whatever you want to do to try and make it so that it's not a human being.
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When I was 11, I decided to start rapping, playing guitar, and writing songs. Everything really blossomed from there.
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The minimum wage was due for an increase, but it was important that we offset its cost to small businesses.
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Art is always and everywhere the secret confession, and at the same time the immortal movement of its time.
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I heard somewhere that whenever you write a book, people will ask you One Question about it over and over. And while I'm no expert in these matters, this is proving to be true. My first book dealt with a not-that-pleasant degenerate type, and the One Question was, 'Is this an autobiographical story?'
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I have an hourglass shape, and I think it's important to understand your body type and your personality type. Then make whatever is on trend and in fashion work for you.
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My favourite all-time work of fiction: Lord of the Rings. My favourite all-time nonfiction book: Guns, Germs, and Steel. Ask me again next week, you'll get a different answer.
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My wife's income allowed me to do what I really loved. I realized that women's liberation is men's liberation, too.
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And now comes Pete Martell in Twin Peaks and he's just a nice guy.
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My operas and my theatre works are very formal pieces.
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Sometimes I do stuff where people say, 'Why did you do that?' And you know, it's very simple. I do it because I've never done it before.
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We are in a movement that must not fade away. The bosses are you. The people in Washington are public servants, and they serve you.
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Some people would argue the other side: that the business of business is business, and companies should only be focused on profits. But in today's world, I don't think corporations can only be focused on profits, because they are inextricably linked with the communities that they serve. I do not believe you can be a leader in your industry without being a leader in your community. It's a fundamental shift in how you think about business.
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I always worked mostly in Quebec. I never thought of the States, somehow. I don't know - I don't have blue eyes or blond hair. I thought I didn't fit with the stereotype of America.
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Why is it the philosopher who is expected to be easier and not some scientist who is even more inaccessible?
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Artists don’t live in the everyday world. That’s why people think they’re an odd bunch.
