Chaim Potok Quotes
You can listen to silence, Reuven. I've begun to realize that you can listen to silence and learn from it. It has a quality and dimension all its own.
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All wars, even the noblest, bring a reckoning of means and ends.
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I was quite nervous about meeting William's father, but he was very, very welcoming, very friendly, it couldn't have gone easier really for me.
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We all had lots of stories of our sad experiences - they mourned the death of my wife with me - but we were hopeful that the children would return.
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You'll be fooled if you only get your hip-hop from the mainstream, you know. The things that move people are not just found in the mainstream cultures. And when we talk about hip-hop in general, hip-hop's basically preoccupied with life.
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My goal is to improve my game, stay healthy and be competitive. If I have that, I know I can be able to win tournaments, which in the end is what it counts.
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Statesmanship is harder than politics. Politics is the art of getting along with people, whereas statesmanship is the art of getting along with politicians.
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I come from a wonderful country with wonderful people.
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I wondered a little why God was such a useless thing. It seemed a waste of time to have him. After that he became less and less, until he was... nothingness.
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Enjoy every sandwich.
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I never met a woman I didn't like. I love 'em all, in their different ways.
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I feel very giddy with the idea of making my imagination take form and being able to put on a show where people leave feeling like they've experienced something.
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Because my business life is so busy, my home is really my sanctuary. That is where I reflect and spend quality time with my girls.
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Felicity, the companion of content, is rather found in our own breasts than in the enjoyment of external things; and I firmly believe it requires but a little philosophy to make a man happy in whatever state he is.
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When I'm not a politician, I'll be dead.
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Yes, I am very prolific.
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Imagine if everyone was able to help just one child who needs to be listened to, needs to be respected, and needs to be loved - we could make such a huge difference for an entire generation.
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In the past, there hasn't been much reliable information about startups and small businesses available online. It's information that's really valuable, and it's information that people want to share.
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I failed chemistry. I almost failed algebra.
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I'm someone that never likes to overpower the girls in hair and makeup.
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I'm probably my biggest critic. I worry that if you spend any quality time reveling in good things then karma will slap you upside the head, so I try to stay as even keel as I'm able.
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There is a certain imperiousness, in the manner of speaking and in actions, which makes itself felt everywhere, and soon wins attention and respect. This commanding quality is useful in all affairs, and even for obtaining what we ask for.
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I pondered what I should do and wasn't sure. Then it just finally became clear.
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I grew up in Oregon, where as a teenager I worked with my grandfather Axel on his i shing boat at the mouth of the Columbia River.
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You can listen to silence, Reuven. I've begun to realize that you can listen to silence and learn from it. It has a quality and dimension all its own.
