Alicia Keys (Alicia Augello Cook) Quotes
I feel the presence of a higher power. I believe that what you give is what you get. It's universal law. I believe in the power of prayer and of words. I've learned that when you predict that negative things will happen, they do.
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I don't think Adam Sandler or Will Ferrell fear competition from me in their arena.
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While hereditary chiefs inhabit the apex of our traditional social systems, it would be a mistake to think they hold all the power. They aren't kings. They aren't dictators. They're answerable to their clans and their matriarchs. All decisions that affect our communities require lengthy, deliberate discussions and careful negotiation.
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Look at how hard it was to get to where I am. It doesn't make sense to give it up.
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Memorial services are the cocktail parties of the geriatric set.
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I know every politician spins the truth a little.
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A feeling of alienation existed in India about life in Pakistan because most of what was known was negative. So, everyone used to believe things in our country are always bad, and we don't lead a happy life. But this has changed to some extent. After watching our dramas, people now know that we lead our lives similar to the way they live.
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I think I'm a critic of corporate power, whether locally or globally. And the term 'globalization' I've never found all that helpful.
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I taught myself how to play the guitar. I never studied music.
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I wish I had an answer to that because I'm tired of answering that question.
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Western enthusiasm for democracy stops when those opposed to its policies are elected to office.
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We are not a TV station that only concentrate on those who are always under light. We are not a TV station for celebrities and for grand politicians and superstars. We are a TV station for the ordinary person. The normal people, ordinary people in the Arab world sees Al Jazeera as their voice.
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I've had Botox. It hurts a lot, but I like it.
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Cornish wrestling was very different from that in Devon - it was less brutal, as no kicking was allowed.
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I would rather lose a good earring than be caught without make-up.
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There's nothing I like more than picking fresh vegetables then putting them in the dinner you make that night.
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We're going to test with the same car, but we have a new car ready.
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My dad has always been really helpful. He taught me that talent is a bonus, but persistence is what wins out.
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If you can turn your wants into your needs, you can do anything.
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To appreciate the success you have to have had the failures. You have to accept that it is a journey and its not just tomorrow or the next day or next year.
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When I was crossing into Gaza, I was asked at the checkpost whether I was carrying any weapons. I replied: Oh yes, my prayer books.
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Editors of open anthologies actively seek submissions from all comers, established and unknown. They are willing to read whatever the tide washes up at their feet.
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It’s very exciting we have a new president. It would have been nice if he ended with a 500 point up instead of down. It’s certainly very exciting. His speech was great last night. I thought it was inspiring in every way. And, hopefully he’s going to do a great job. But the way I look at it, he cannot do worse than Bush.
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I feel the presence of a higher power. I believe that what you give is what you get. It's universal law. I believe in the power of prayer and of words. I've learned that when you predict that negative things will happen, they do.
