Esa Tikkanen Quotes
Finland has produced so many brilliant distance runners because back home it costs $2.50 a gallon for gas.
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Quite often you hear people say, 'What about separation of church and state?' There is no such thing.
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A person of intellect without energy added to it, is a failure.
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Sometimes apparent resemblance of character will bring two men together and for a certain time unite them. But their mistake gradually becomes evident, and they are astonished to find themselves not only far apart, but even repelled, in some sort, at all their points of contact.
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If someone wants to know what position he enjoys in the eyes of God, he has only to look at what place he gives to God (in his heart and life)
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Living a happy life is my main priority. You guys may think I am selfish for "wasting my talent" by staying away from events for a bit, but I am finally at a comfortable place where I can honestly say, if you guys see me out on tour again it's because I am there to win, and I'm going to go 100%.
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I employ 20 people in Vienna. The other 130 coworkers are pilots and flight companions. The Overhead is limited with me. Reduces naturally the costs of my fliers.
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Finland has produced so many brilliant distance runners because back home it costs $2.50 a gallon for gas.
