B. H. Liddell Hart Quotes
The profoundest truth of war is that the issue of battle is usually decided in the minds of the opposing commanders, not in the bodies of their men.
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I'm not sure if being known opened or closed doors for me.
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I'm too self-serious for a comedy.
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You don't go into politics unless you want to win.
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During the civilisation and development process of more than 5,000 years, the Chinese nation has made an indelible contribution to the civilisation and advancement of mankind.
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It takes so long for the folks who are earning minimum wage to finally see a little bit of a rise... that it takes a little nudge, I think, from government.
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Do you know why dogs are man's best friend? It's because they're not in politics.
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My grandmother's first husband was a spiritualist medium. What fascinates me about that is the balance between conviction and sincerity and trickery, which is also something that novelists are very familiar with.
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'The Outsiders' cast in particular was a joy to be around - sweet kids, normal goofy teenagers off camera and serious artists on. They were great. I never got them mixed up with the characters, though. Each of them had his own strong personality.
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I've always been an actor, a lowly actor without power, so I've never been corrupted. I've never even directed.
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I never quite toed the line. I was a bit disruptive. All my early school reports from the age of 5 were 'Daniel must learn not to distract others.' And now, that's what I do for a living.
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If we are serious about providing upward mobility and building a skilled workforce, pre-school is the place to begin.
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The Olympics have their own unique atmosphere and energy. People might say it's just the same as any other competition, but don't kid yourself. There's a hunger for victory.
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I'm not super into sports.
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There is one thing stronger than all the armies in the world, and that is an idea whose time as come.
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Water is always a support or a healing thing apart from, you know, love or peace of mind.
Nastassja Kinski -
I love Sylvia Plath and Anne Sexton. I also love more cerebral poets like H.D. and Emily Dickinson. My parents subscribed to a monthly poetry periodical, and as a teenager I was introduced to Denise Levertov, who was an influence.
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When I go home, I play with my baby dolls and strollers and diaper bags, and play with my sisters.
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The soul can split the sky in two and let the face of God shine through.
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Fools call wise men fools. A wise man never calls any man a fool.
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It is doubtful whether our soldiers would be maintained if there were not pacific people at home who like to fancy themselves soldiers. War, like other dramatic spectacles, might possibly cease for want of a 'public.'
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From the ashes of a financial crash, there is a chance to create a new economic settlement that is more equal, sustainable and democratic.
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My valleys are higher than most people's peaks. I stay at that level.
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I've had a lot of struggles and I would be in a lot of trouble, I think, if I wasn't a Christian.
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The profoundest truth of war is that the issue of battle is usually decided in the minds of the opposing commanders, not in the bodies of their men.
