David Drake Quotes
The use of force is always an answer to problems. Force isn't an attractive answer, though.
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I always say: 'Share your happiness with the world, give other people that happiness and let it come back,' but some things make me question it. I don't know if I want some people to know that I am happy. I think a lot of people want to take it away from you, and that's really scary.
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I worked on 'Lonesome Dove' three weeks all together. When I heard they were doing it, I wanted to be involved since I'd read the book.
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I think any form of self-expression is half confidence, half sheer hard work and, maybe, a bit of talent thrown in.
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My parents never understood why I didn't want to be a doctor or lawyer. They're Cuban immigrants who wanted to give their children the American dream, and, to them, that was more of what 'the dream' entailed.
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Cricket has become more popular, not me... When the game grows, those who've played it also 'grow.'
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I realised there were no good role models for kids. Popeye eats spinach, but also smokes and hits people.
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'The Omen,' 'The Exorcist,' those movies for me are the quintessential horror movies that still scare me as an adult.
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Our forefathers made one mistake. What they should have fought for was representation without taxation.
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While the Forbes Council does offer some benefits and opportunities for members, the Council may want to be careful going forward to avoid the many pitfalls that befell Trump University.
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Second-generation Muslims who have lived all their lives in Europe are turning up among the suicide bombers and terrorists.
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Fame and fortune are as hard to find as a lightning strike.
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I want to be part of the resurgence of things that are tangible, beautiful and soulful, rather than just give in to the digital age. But when I talk to people about this they just say, 'Yeah, I know what you mean,' and stare at their mobiles.
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Whether we fear pain and suffering or not, pain and suffering will come to everyone. Why not keep our minds focused on where we want to go?
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Even though it's a shortened format of the game, Twenty20 allows people with different skills to play in a team and play their specific roles. Obviously there's not too much time to waste balls, but if you look at guys who play well in the top six, they have a fairly decent amount of good cricketing ability.
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I'm obsessed with Radiohead. They're just the greatest band on the planet.
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The power that is supported by force alone will have cause often to tremble.
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In this industry, there are only two ways up the ladder. Rung by rung or claw your way to the top. It's sure been tough on my nails.
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I am prepared to die, but there is no cause for which I am prepared to kill.
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Those who choose, conduct, present, and accompany the music may influence the spirit of reverence ... more than a speaker does.
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A friend of mine gave me a very good piece of advice, which is if you don't think your kids are going to want it, don't take it.
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When you make as many speeches and you talk as much as I do and you get away from the text, it's always a possibility to get a few words tangled here and there.
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Sir, my concern is not whether God is on our side; my greatest concern is to be on God's side, for God is always right.
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I've had about 140 albums released, and I've done everything I wanted to do.
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The use of force is always an answer to problems. Force isn't an attractive answer, though.
