Ben Harper Quotes
Every time feels like my first time. And I just find that the process of it feeds into one's own self-obsession.
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Sweden is a small country, and a Swedish writer can barely make a living as an author. We were able to quit our jobs as journalists only after we had been translated into, among others, German.
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As an organization, Esri is strong, and we're continuing to grow. We're dedicated to this. And we're excited to see what you can accomplish and to watch your work evolve.
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When you were a kid, a day was a long time and a year was a long time.
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Steve Jobs has been right twice. The first time we got Apple. The second time we got NeXT. The Macintosh ruled. NeXT tanked. Still, Jobs was right both times.
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The way I was raised, family was always the most important. When I had our first daughter, Natasha, I knew that's what I wanted to do.
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People say, 'You should let your hair out; you shouldn't be oppressed - you're not in Malaysia anymore. You should show your curves and be proud of it.' But I am proud - it's my choice to cover up my body. I'm not oppressed - I'm free.
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Give a boy address and accomplishments and you give him the mastery of palaces and fortunes where he goes.
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Every different director has another language - for instance, Hitchcock does not like any bright color ever, unless the story says 'there goes the girl in a red dress.'
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The man who has his millions will want everything he can lay his hands on and then raise his voice against the poor devil who wants ten cents more a day.
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I didn't mean to hit the umpire with the dirt, but I did mean to hit that bastard in the stands.
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In real terms, there is a greater disparity of earnings between the very rich and the very poor.
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In poor countries, the rich and powerful crush the poor and powerless.
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Power in politics, sovereignty in America is with we the people, and that is the path to turning this country around: empowering the people.
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I am deeply immersed in my medical work, and it can get very intense, but I believe that the connection and devotion is key. You can not work on diseases as devastating and deadly as Lassa and Ebola without complete trust and respect for the individuals with whom you work. My lab and colleagues are just extraordinary, and we are a family.
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Nothing is funnier than confidently doing the wrong thing.
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Since I became Secretary-General, five years ago, I have seen youth participate at the United Nations as never before.
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The larger the disaster, the more necessary it is to have the government as the principal driver of recovery.
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It hasn't been hard getting nominated, but winning it is another thing. The competition is tough.
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At Spotify, we really want you to democratically win as a musician. We want you to win because your music is the best music.
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By the time I was five, I was a little diva.
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I know that one's visibility is very high on television, even with an unsuccessful show! With a successful role, it's even higher.
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Air pollution is my biggest concern right now. Maybe because I live in Beijing, and in this city we have such severe challenges due to bad air quality. It has affected our daily lives and health. I do not go outdoors because of it. I desperately hope that we can improve the current situation.
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If death weren't around to 'finalize' the Darwinian process, we'd all still be amoebas.
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Every time feels like my first time. And I just find that the process of it feeds into one's own self-obsession.
