Lena Dunham Quotes
It's interesting how we often can't see the ways in which we are being strong - like, you can't be aware of what you're doing that's tough and brave at the time that you're doing it because if you knew that it was brave, then you'd be scared.
Quotes to Explore
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In vast parts of the world, people don't eat meat.
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The genius of a good leader is to leave behind him a situation which common sense, without the grace of genius, can deal with successfully.
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I have always believed that one should not be scared of losing, I think that really is the key.
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You cannot reduce the power of story with the tag of money because it's not a share market. So you must know the seriousness of the power of storytelling.
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You want to read a book? That requires introspection. It requires time away from people and time away from the constant need to communicate and to connect.
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It is true that integrity alone won't make you a leader, but without integrity you will never be one.
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As a competitor, I want to continue to keep turning the chapters and keep challenging myself.
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I spent every day just praying that I didn't look like a big dork on camera.
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Don't worry about being a star, worry about doing good work, and all that will come to you.
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I write about real people in disguise. If anything, my characters are toned down-the truth is much more bizarre.
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I don't get tired of my work because you can't get tired of something you love and enjoy! But, having said that, I wish to get a break of four to five days, or at least three days, switch off my cell phone, and do what I want to.
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All human beings are also dream beings. Dreaming ties all mankind together.
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I think there's a time to be private and a time to be public, and I think that companies like Facebook and Groupon are basically transformational companies. You don't come across them very often, and I'm pretty sure that they can continue to grow for a long time even being public.
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Greening the globalised manufacturing and sourcing will be the single biggest help multinationals could make to the tough pollution control in China and other developing countries.
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Something I learned when I was very young: with cooking, it doesn't matter where you are; you can always cook. You can end up in small village in Peru where somebody's cooking, take a spoon and taste it, and you might not be too sure what you're eating, but you can taste the soul in the food. That's what is beautiful with food.
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I've got a pen and I've got a phone - and I can use that pen to sign executive orders and take executive actions and administrative actions that move the ball forward.
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When I was a general assignment reporter early in my career, I was the one knocking on their door after a tragedy.
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Men are moved by two levers only: fear and self interest.
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I fear that I won't work in the theatre again. I'm sad about that. But I won't retire.
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Some people are naturally thin, and some are heavier. There is a lot of focus on it, and it can be a lot of pressure for people. But honestly, I think as long as someone is healthy, that is most important.
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A big part of my upbringing was being with an instrument and kind of figuring myself out through music. So I feel a strong desire in any way that I can to help do that for other kids.
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I collect skulls; I think that a beautiful skull is a really good gift for a guy.
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On Saturday mornings, because I'm surfing a lot for the part in 'John From Cincinnati,' I'll get up about 5:30 A.M .and go to Malibu and surf. There's something very therapeutic and healing about it.
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It's interesting how we often can't see the ways in which we are being strong - like, you can't be aware of what you're doing that's tough and brave at the time that you're doing it because if you knew that it was brave, then you'd be scared.
