Baltasar Gracian Quotes
There must be something good in a thing that pleases so many; even if it cannot be explained, it is certainly enjoyed.
Quotes to Explore
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Nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation are not utopian ideals. They are critical to global peace and security.
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I've always been proud that my name stands for peace.
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I felt audiences are happier to take comedy people who play darker people because there's a link between the psychosis of comedy and the psychosis of being a twisted character.
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I do think that 'Pretty Little Liars' has raised the bar in how social media can tie into the fan base watching the show.
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Before every show, we get into a circle, hold hands, and someone makes a speech. Most bands are too cool for that.
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I would never go to a gym. How could I do it? So I tried to do it in my house and it doesn't work.
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I have not one shred of anger in my heart against Netanyahu or his wife.
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Yet my humble capacity has not preserved me from calumnies.
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I want to be the first person to laugh at myself. It makes other people feel at ease - we're all on an even playing field.
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Mike Leigh taught me about making choices - as an actor, you choose between being honest and clever, and with Mike, it's always about being honest. I learned how to behave on a film set from Jim Broadbent. He was a great example of someone with a fantastic career who kept his feet on the ground.
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I always make a decision, even if it's the wrong one. I hate being confused.
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Tiny quails may not seem as impressive as a mammoth turkey, but there is something refreshing about a spread of individual birds on the Christmas table.
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Our underwear used to just be cotton, but we wanted to see if we could create something out of synthetics.
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Sweden is the home of my ancestors, and I have reserved a special place in my heart for Sweden.
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The days of the painter at the Bauhaus appear to be truly over. They are estranged from the actual core of present activities, and their influence is more restricting than inspiring.
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Don't take 'no' for an answer.
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Americans call them hillbillies, rednecks, or white trash. I call them neighbors, friends, and family.
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I was born in Bournemouth, England, in 1943.
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It is not the first duty of the novelist to provide blueprints for insurrection, or uplifting tales of successful resistance for the benefit of the opposition. The naming of what is there is what is important.
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In accordance with the Constitution of the Russian Federation, the issues of foreign policy and defense are fully in the hands of the president.
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My most ardent desire is that my country will recapture its historic opportunity for a peaceful evolution and that Poland will prove to the world that even the most complex situations can be solved by a dialogue and not by force.
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I think most people live in a space where they are looking for meaning in life and good in the world and that is not necessarily reflected in straight news coverage right now.
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There's good reason to be excited. You have the first woman running who is qualified, and a very attractive African-American who has demonstrated crossover appeal. I got involved in politics 40 years ago during the civil rights movement, so yes, it's an exciting thing.
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There must be something good in a thing that pleases so many; even if it cannot be explained, it is certainly enjoyed.
