Pat Oliphant Quotes
If it were not for the fact that editors have become so timorous in these politically correct times, I would probably have a greater readership than I have.
Quotes to Explore
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I'm resigned to the fact that the corseted history of America is not as exciting as that of Britain.
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When a system of oppression has become institutionalized it is unnecessary for individuals to be oppressive.
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With liberalisation, Indian industry gained international exposure because of which it became imperative for companies to rework their strategies to become globally competitive.
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The Florida peninsula is, in fact, an emerging plateau, honeycombed with voids and vents, caves and underground waterways. Travelers on Interstate Highway I-75 have no idea that, beneath them, are cave labyrinths still being mapped by speleologists - 'cavers,' they prefer to be called.
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The one thing I will never do is become pigeonholed.
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Far too many executives have become more concerned with the 'four P's' - pay, perks, power and prestige - rather than making profits for shareholders.
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As a child I really didn't like men at all, in fact.
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Cynicism is something which has become symbolic of imperial policy.
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In fact, I don't read newspapers any longer.
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A major impediment to economic advancement around the world is the fact that the vast majority of humans are unbanked.
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In a way my reputation has become that of the curmudgeon.
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Borderline embarrassing fact: I used to have a pseudo line when I was seven called Zizzy Fashion. I love clothing, and I would eventually like to design as well as act.
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I'm proud of the fact that I've taken a lot of big directors, such as Trevor Nunn and Nick Hytner, who were musical virgins, and introduced them to the form.
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As I have got older, I have become easier on myself. It's about realising things can't be perfect.
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We did not become libertarians because we are altruists.
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I really wanted to work and become independent.
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The idea that I should become president seems to me too visionary to require a serious answer. It has never entered my head, nor is it likely to enter the head of any other person.
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Wisdom is knowledge which has become a part of one's being.
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I've accepted the fact that there's a beginning and end to everything. All species are born, evolve, and then die off. We're going through the 6th great extinction and the large mammals are going first and, you know what - we're large mammals!
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I've always wanted to be an actor, but I didn't know how to become one.
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In the end, it's a good investment for America to be involved in helping people get democratic governance - not to take over their country - but to help people be free. And that is an investment that will pay off in the future.
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In the past, two colleagues died each season. It was generally accepted this could happen.
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Last year, I was so worried about my knee and my shoulder. I was kind of timid throwing the ball. This year, I just came in and the ball flew right out of my hand. I feel real good.
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If it were not for the fact that editors have become so timorous in these politically correct times, I would probably have a greater readership than I have.
