Rahm Emanuel Quotes
I believe the record I was allowed to help establish by the side of the president was important.
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I was not so committed to financial success that I was willing to abandon my principles and priorities. One of the most visible examples of this is our decision to close on Sunday.
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Brain cells are normally not sensitive to light. So by introducing light-sensitive proteins into specific types of neurons, we can now selectively control that specific type of neuron by shining light in the brain.
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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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If your contribution has been vital there will always be somebody to pick up where you left off, and that will be your claim to immortality.
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Intellectual Ventures is a company that invests in invention.
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I manage my business; politicians are doing their business. I can only work within their rules and regulations. I can't pick up a political fight.
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When virtue is lost, benevolence appears, when benevolence is lost right conduct appears, when right conduct is lost, expedience appears. Expediency is the mere shadow of right and truth; it is the beginning of disorder.
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I am a very loyal man and always keep my promises when I commit to something.
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I'm happy pretty well anywhere on this big, beautiful planet.
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It's been amazing how this crazy career has been created. I feel that it's been given to me. I wouldn't be anywhere without Victoria's Secret.
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'The Voice' was the first real job I've ever had that wasn't just messing around with music.
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Looking at the way the game is played, I'm envious of the conditions. We played on some ropey World Cup surfaces. I genuinely never look back and wish I earned the money they do today, but I do think of that element.
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As soon as you get over caring what people think, you can have a nice time.
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Climate change is obviously happening and there is obviously a man-made contribution.
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Even among those who I would not count as 'friends,' I have met many people online who have simply commented on my work or are interested by what I do.
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The reality of most software development is that the consequences of failure are simply nonexistent.
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One SF prediction that I would like very much to see: Get solar collectors launched to beam energy back home, and get away from fossil fuels.
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I founded Camellia Network with my dear friend Isis Dallis Keigwin. The mission of our organization is to create a national network that connects every youth aging out of foster care to the critical resources, opportunities, and support they need to thrive in adulthood.
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The Companion of Honour I regarded as an award from the country for 50 years of work - which I thought was okay.
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When it comes to jewellery, less is more as you get older. Just before I go out to a party, I look at myself in the mirror and take off half of the jewellery I'm wearing. Anything that rattles or clanks is just too dowager duchess.
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Best advice: 'Just be yourself.' Worst advice: 'Just be yourself.'
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I think the most important thing we as writers can do is figure out how we define what success will mean to us and focus on that.
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Occasionally it does hit me, the words on a page. And I still love doing that, as I have for the last 60 years.
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I believe the record I was allowed to help establish by the side of the president was important.
