Elizabeth Berg Quotes
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At the beginning of all experimental work stands the choice of the appropriate technique of investigation.
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In Europe, we will work towards having a common stance, while in France, we will strengthen our protection for asylum seekers whose lives are in danger because of their sexual orientation.
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It seemed to me that the real philosophical breakthroughs of the 20th century were in terms of the understanding of language. What is language? Where does it come from, how does it work, what does it do?
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Ignorance of what real learning is, and a consequent suspicion of it; materialism, and a consequent intellectual laxity, both of these have done destructive work in the colleges.
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I've been lucky enough to work in pop culture, especially with people right before they popped.
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A lot of times, women complain about men around them. It's not always someone else's fault. If you're the common denominator in 57 different relationships that didn't work out, then maybe, just maybe... it's you!
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Usually when you're working is when people want you to work. They don't want you as much when you're not working. That's the frustrating nature of our business.
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I approach love differently now that I know it's hard for it to work out.
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In the 1970s and 1980s, I got to do some great work. The Oscars are really nice, but the best part is that I had the opportunity to do that kind of work.
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Something like 'The Matrix' would be ideal, something where it's super agents and wire work and special effects - not necessarily running from bombs and shooting people. Something more sleek, like an assassin.
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Research indicates that employees have three prime needs: Interesting work, recognition for doing a good job, and being let in on things that are going on in the company.
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Some things is made by destiny, yes, other things by hard work, but quality you don't learn. Quality you are born with.
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A mate of mine told me recently, 'It's the first time I've seen you work, Worthington.' I thought that was quite funny, but he was right.
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I work out, I go to pilates, I walk and I eat everything I can get my hands on.
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It might be said that it is the ideal of the employer to have production without employees and the ideal of the employee is to have income without work.
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Focus comes a lot more easily when you desperately want the results of your own work - nobody else is going to do it for you.
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As we take our places in the General Assembly and at the Council meetings, let us begin all our work in the name of God, for the solution of all our problems is a spiritual one.
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Many young adults I have communicated with - both in-person and over email - constantly apologize before stating their idea, or finish each sentence with a question. Unfortunately, doing so in business puts you at an immediate disadvantage with your boss and work colleagues.
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Right now I am trying to be in a place of calm, a place where I can chill out and then handle the chaos of life better. You don't just get it overnight; you have to work at it. It's a daily struggle.
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The artist must express the summation of his feeling, knowing and believing through the unity of his life and work.
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Giorgio Morandi's paintings make me think that artists may not totally choose, or even control, their subjects or style.
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At Grinnell College, for the first time in my life, I was in an all-white setting. It was a shocking experience.
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If we could muster the same determination and sense of responsibility that saves a country like Japan - or a company like Xerox - then investing to save women and children who are dying in the developing world would be very good business.
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Ultimately, the less I know about what I'm doing, the better the work is.
