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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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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I made the decision I will back Mr. Trump, it's not very complicated. I don't pussyfoot around playing the odds.
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In California, the lines on the road are just a suggestion. They're in the left lane with the left indicator on, so naturally it's time to turn right! Are you kidding me? In your Prius? I know, you're saving the Earth by trying to kill the people!
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However great the exertion of our mind may be to comprehend the Divine Being or any of the ideals, we find a screen and partition between Him and ourselves. Thus the prophets frequently hint at the existence of a partition between God and us.
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I do think that there is a big difference between family farms and agri-business, and one of the distressing things that I think has occurred is with consolidation of farm lands. You've seen large agri-businesses benefit from enormous profits from existing farm programs, and I think we should be focusing most of those programs on those family farmers.
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I've never been hurt by a sea creature, except for jellyfish and sea urchins.
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Feet, what do I need you for when I have wings to fly?
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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.
