Margo MacDonald Quotes
Women are the sustaining force of any society - they think of the children and the next generation's chances.
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To the real artist in humanity, what are called bad manners are often the most picturesque and significant of all.
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Most people treat the present moment as if it were an obstacle that they need to overcome. Since the present moment is life itself, it is an insane way to live.
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What Washington needs is adult supervision.
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I decided I ought to pick a project that would not be controversial, that would not really cost the government a lot of money.
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I remember when people actually wore coats and ties to theatre every night. They don't anymore. It's very different.
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Lesser artists borrow, great artists steal.
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The first two or three movies I did, I'd be around famous co-stars and totally pretend like I didn't care, but inside, I was shaking. I've been weaning myself off that.
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I think there's a difference when you make fun of yourself and your own behavior, and when you dishonor or disrespect Christ. If you're making a mockery of Christ is one thing. But if you're just joking about human foibles and weaknesses, I think that's perfectly acceptable.
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I don't make much distinction between being a stand-up comic and acting Shakespeare - in fact, unless you're a good comedian, you're never going to be able to play Hamlet properly.
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We had to get serious and hit all aspects. We had to graduate. That's what you got to do: reach all people across the nation.
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Every time you go to the doctor and get a good report, the odds keep staking more in your favour.
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You only lie to two people in your life, your girlfriend and the police.
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I wish I could say it's easy, but honestly, to get ready for a big championship is not as easy as it seems.
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It's really not my thing to go after what comedians are doing. Because I always feel like we're jesters at the end of the day.
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Telling us to obey instinct is like telling us to obey 'people.' People say different things: so do instincts. Our instincts are at war... Each instinct, if you listen to it, will claim to be gratified at the expense of the rest.
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Working in Birmingham for the first time was the best thing, especially as it was round the corner from my mum's house in Harborne!
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In a competitive industry, only paranoid incumbents - those constantly striving for betterment - have any hope of surviving.
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Allah will help him who moves in the way of Allah.
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I'm a guy who has problems with moderation. All or nothing. Binge and purge. Kill or be killed. Gray is not a color I wear well. I should be dead. I know that. I should not be successful. I know that too. My daily existence is a toss of the coin - one side, fear, the other side, gratitude.
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I was only 18 and I'd be 22 if I was competing at London. I'm stronger and more experienced and I know I would have won gold.
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Prejudice is sinful. All blood flows red. And the most harmful and foolish kind of prejudice is prejudice against yourself. Every woman is your sister, and every woman needs her sisters. So try to give other women the courtesy of your compassion, respect, and forgiveness. Love yourself despite - and because of - your flaws.
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Though Confucius served the Duke of Lu, a Chinese state, he made many enemies with the nobles of the land. His views antagonized the powerful nobles, who wanted the Duke to be a puppet in their hands. Confucius was exiled from the State of Lu for more than two decades. He lived in the countryside, spreading his teachings.
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It gives me real concern to observe ... that you should think it necessary to distinguish between my personal and public character, and confine your esteem to the former.
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Women are the sustaining force of any society - they think of the children and the next generation's chances.
