Angus Deaton Quotes
The absence of state capacity - that is, of the services and protections that people in rich countries take for granted - is one of the major causes of poverty and deprivation around the world.
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When belief in a god dies, the god dies.
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Good comedy is ageless.
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Medicine, you see, is my first love; whether I write fiction or nonfiction, and even when it has nothing to do with medicine, it's still about medicine. After all, what is medicine but life plus? So I write about life.
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As I see it, a green salad is an open invitation to carrots, onions, mushrooms, tomatoes, and the sprouts that grow in jars on my kitchen counter.
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We tend in this country to talk about Democrats and Republicans, and think there's little group over there called Independents that's maybe 2%. That is not the case, and it has not been the case for most of modern American history.
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The real drawback to the simple life is that it is not simple. If you are living it, you positively can do nothing else. There is not time.
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In Germany I am not so famous.
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I have a preference for film just because of the familiarity. It's what I know, and I sort of have nostalgia for it.
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Leeks, like other oniony things, reach a certain peak when fried. It's the subtle sweetness that suddenly becomes evident and works so well with their creamy texture.
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People don't buy for logical reasons. They buy for emotional reasons.
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I'm the Chris Martin of hip-hop.
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No one's gonna give a damn in July if you lost a game in March.
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I work legs, upper body, everything. Legs are very important. I do hang cleans and squats - I do primary exercises. Squats work over 60 percent of your muscle mass in your body. The hang cleans work on my explosive movement, which is essential for success.
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The progress of India is the destiny of one-sixth of humanity. And it will also mean a world more confident of its prosperity and more secure about its future.
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I grew up with a pet iguana named Willy. We had a very contentious relationship. It turns out that iguanas are not meant to live in suburban homes.
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One of the biggest things that happens to many people when they have kids is that you suddenly realize that you're not going to last forever. You know there is another generation who are the heroes of their own stories, and that is humbling.
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We have agreed with Prime Minister Ariel Sharon to cease all acts of violence against the Israelis and against the Palestinians wherever they are. Tranquility and quiet that will be witnessed and in our land, starting today, is the beginning for a new era.
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Any woman who diets all the time can't help but be grouchy. Nobody can be amusing or entertaining on a diet.
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When you're younger, your inspiration is there. As you get older, it tends to waver. Once you find it - I found it again - that's where you can draw from. That's where you draw your strength from.
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I believe that politics in the 21th century shouldn’t be about pressure, force, or intimidation. This kind of politics has no future and no prospect. I believe that only by seeking a compromise and a negotiated agreement can we achieve any success in today’s world.
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It has been proven through studies by the World Bank and others that companies participating in international trade are more competitive.
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Being so honest in my writing is cathartic.
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There is never any justification for violence. There is no any justification for hatred. There is no any justification for murder. Those who indulge in violence for whatever reason are themselves changed, and the purity of their purpose adulterated.
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The absence of state capacity - that is, of the services and protections that people in rich countries take for granted - is one of the major causes of poverty and deprivation around the world.
