Shakira Quotes
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Republicans rarely criticize Obama for lack of empathy - in part because liberals have traditionally been seen as standing up for the weak and the vulnerable. Conservatives can be just as empathetic. But they believe that, in most cases, it's not government's role to be the primary dispenser of empathy.
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The Internet has turned the world into one gigantic linked community, capable of instantly sharing vast amounts of incorrect information.
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I'm always on the phone because I'm usually not with the people I want to be with.
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I had to get some things right in my personal life. And once I got my family on the same page, to understand who I am and what I do for a living, I asked my oldest daughter, 'What do you think about Daddy coming back?' And she said, 'I didn't think you were done. I want you to win the Super Bowl.'
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Like the old Italian saying goes, 'It ain't rocket surgery.'
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There are so many figures in our history that did not believe they could make a change, and they did.
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Around my house, I won't even speak to my family unless they first address me by my official Berzerker name, Godred Crovan, Victor of Sky-Hill and Ruler of Man and the Isles. And now that I think of it, that's probably why nobody speaks to me unless it's time to feed the dogs or take out the garbage.
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My first published work was when I was 19, in 'Playgirl.' It was an odd experience but exciting.
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When you've heard one bagpipe tune, you've heard them both.
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Democracy presumes that we're all created equal; competition proves we are not, or else every race would end in a tie.
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I used to be affected by criticism thrown at me, and I would get really down. But I got to a point where I just decided to go for it, no matter what negativity is around you.
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Saying that you are advocating on behalf of small business does not grant a license to spend at will on more and more programs without congressional input, oversight, or statutory authority.
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I don't trust that many people. Just my mother and my wife and a couple of friends. When I trust people, it doesn't end well.
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They say the day you lose your parents, you start to look like them.
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I love singing and would love to record an album at some point.
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I knew at university that medicine was just not for me. I saved many lives by not being a doctor!
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We have seen the damage already caused to the music industry and we have to continue to make the public and government bodies globally aware of the damage that will happen if DVD piracy is not brought under control.
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I did not like leaving them when they were little or big. You have to have priorities regarding what you will allow to take you away from your kid.
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A lot of people will look at you and will fail to see your beauty because you're covered up and they're not used to it. So growing up, I just had to work on my people skills and give people a chance to really know me besides the clothing.
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Even though the music I make gathers influences from all over the place, I feel that the core of what I do comes from the jazz tradition. In terms of improvisation, interaction, feel and overall concept, Jazz is my main source of information and inspiration.
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Anyone who's 71 years old would look ridiculous singing rock.
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I do want to be involved in quality projects that say something positive about the Latino community.
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I did a Broadway show with Alan Alda and how much money can Alan Alda have.
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I adore my dad. He's a 78-year-old man and my inspiration.
