Elaine Stritch Quotes
When I want to do something badly enough, I do it, but there is a practical side of me that thinks I should be paid fairly.
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I think my numbers speak for themselves.
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The American people do not want their taxpayer dollars funding any activity that runs counter to the security of our nation or our ally Israel.
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You don't go into politics unless you want to win.
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You have to handle adversity well. There are roadblocks you will have to fight through.
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At the U.N., I routinely encounter countries that do not want to impose sanctions or even to enforce those already on the books. The hard-line sanctions skeptics have their own self-interested reasons for opposing sanctions, but they ground their opposition in claims that America uses sanctions to inflict punishment for punishment's sake.
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The economic costs of starting your own business can be significant; in fact, most new startup companies fail because of undercapitalization.
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As a competitor, I want to continue to keep turning the chapters and keep challenging myself.
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We believe in freedom, freedom for the people of each country to follow their destiny without external interference.
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The textile industry became a huge deal in 19th century America, kind of like the tech industry is today. And that immigrant tradition continues, especially in tech, America's most dominant and dynamic industry today.
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It also seems that the Afghans themselves want to avail themselves of this opportunity and all recognize that the UN is uniquely qualified to help bring them together.
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My brother used to say that when you deal with women, it's difficult to remove emotions from an argument. I never really knew what he meant. Then I read an article that said when it comes to emotion and logic, men's and women's brains are different - my brother was right! Women are very mysterious, but that's part of their joy.
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Ryan is my bridge to the past, to memories that lose some of their sting when he recounts them.
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But you know, it's not easy when your husband runs for president. I mean, it's not easy for me. I'm sure it's not easy for her. There's a lot of scrutiny on families that isn't always wanted.
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If I've inadvertently become some sort of role model for failed comedians, then it's really backfired very badly on me.
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I feel that good fantasy will always be in demand. I think children especially need literature that helps them escape from the real world, which is very scary to them right now.
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The first win came very quick, and I didn't know what it meant to win a major championship. I was a teenager, I was very young. I didn't know what I was doing. I just needed some time to get settled in on the tour.
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As far as I'm concerned, 'The Caretaker' is funny up to a point. Beyond that, it ceases to be funny, and it was because of that point that I wrote it.
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He who never leaves his country is full of prejudices.
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Most Republicans call the show 'The Left Wing.'
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The security and happiness of all minority groups in South Africa depend on the Afrikaner. Whether they are English- or German- or Portuguese- or Italian-speaking, or even Jewish-speaking, makes no difference.
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Challenge yourself; it’s the only path which leads to growth.
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Masculine exhalations are, as a rule, stronger, more vivid,more widely differentiated than those of women. In the odor of young men there is something elemental, as of fire, storm, and salt sea. It pulsates with buoyancy and desire. It suggests all the things strong and beautiful and joyous and gives me a sense of physical happiness.
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When I want to do something badly enough, I do it, but there is a practical side of me that thinks I should be paid fairly.
