Gertrude Atherton Quotes
Nowhere can it rain harder and with a more tiresome persistence than in California during the brief season when it rains at all.
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In the future, I'd like to see paleontology as a whole get a lot more quantitative.
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During the second half of the twentieth century, I had the privilege of living through years of intensive erudition, and I realized that Canadians, located in the northernmost region of this hemisphere, were always respectful towards our country.
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Life is not easy in politics.
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Netflix is something I watch.
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The end is in the beginning and lies far ahead.
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The presence of any humility in my life is purely and completely an evidence of God's grace. From my perspective, I am not a humble man. I am a proud man pursuing humility by the grace of God.
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I begin a book with imagery, more than I do with an idea or a character. Some kind of poetic image.
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Filipino talents and skills are becoming ubiquitous in many parts of the world. Returning Filipino workers have helped improve our skills and technological standards.
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Gentleness, self-sacrifice and generosity are the exclusive possession of no one race or religion.
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I believe in incentivizing people. If you can incentivize people in anything, whether it's in politics; in life; in spirituality; in business; just take care of folks. Incentivize them and all of a sudden it's amazing the difference that you'll see.
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I'm a big Michael Lewis fan. That said, my favorite Lewis book was 'The Blind Side.'
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I don't need to impress children.
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The need to encourage entrepreneurship and ensure that young people have the opportunity to start new businesses is acute.
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The massive migration from dumb phones to smart phones is a great opportunity for young companies to take advantage of.
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You could get a cheer by saying: 'Let's withdraw from Afghanistan', but I don't think that's where the public's at. It wouldn't be responsible.
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The same way we can send and receive an email with anyone, anywhere, for free, or we can share a photo with anyone instantly for free, money will become these digital tokens, and we'll be able to do that with money.
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The rise of women and feminism is well documented. What is equally fascinating - and less talked about - is the impact this has had on men.
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When a child is bruised physically or emotionally, parents often reward him with a treat.
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Steve Martin said that philosophy is good for comedy because it screws up your thinking just enough, and I agree with that. Being forced to see life's metadata is good training for looking for interesting angles on a topic.
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Among the Internet's many gains for humanity, decreasing paranoia has not been one of them. Anything from that lump under your armpit to what's lurking in the sea - just type it into a search engine and watch your nerves explode.
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Making the absolute best of ourselves is not an easy task. It is a pleasurable pursuit...but it requires patience, persistence, and perseverance.
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Our lives laid down in war and peace may not Be found acceptable in Heaven's sight. And that they may be is the only prayer Worth praying. May my sacrifice Be found acceptable in Heaven's sight.
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Advertising is legalized lying.
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Nowhere can it rain harder and with a more tiresome persistence than in California during the brief season when it rains at all.
