Quotes 61 till 80 of 223.
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Four hostile newspapers are more to be feared than a thousand bayonets.
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From the heights of these pyramids, forty centuries look down on us.
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Glory is fleeting, but obscurity is forever.
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Great ambition is the passion of a great character. Those endowed with it may perform very good or very bad acts. All depends on the principals which direct them.
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Great people are meteors designed to burn so that the earth may be lighted.
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Greatness be nothing unless it be lasting.
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Happiness is found in doing, not merely possessing.
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He who fears being conquered is sure of defeat.
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History is a set of lies agreed upon.
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History is the version of past events that people have decided to agree upon.
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I believe that the Bible is the literal word of God. And I say no, it's not, Dad. Well, I believe that it is. Well, you know, some people believe they're Napoleon. That's fine. Beliefs are neat. Cherish them, but don't share them like they're the truth.
Source: Filling Up the Hump -
I guess the real reason that my wife and I had children is the same reason that Napoleon had for invading Russia: it seemed like a good idea at the time.
Source: Bill Cosby on Fatherhood -
I love power. But it is as an artist that I love it. I love it as a musician loves his violin, to draw out its sounds and chords and harmonies.
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I made all my generals out of mud.
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I tell you Wellington is a bad general, the English are bad soldiers; we will settle this matter by lunch time.
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Ideas are the beginning points of all fortunes.
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Ideas... they have the power…
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If I had to choose a religion, the sun as the universal giver of life would be my god.
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If they want peace, nations should avoid the pin-pricks that precede cannon-shots.
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If you cannot do great things, do small things in a great way.
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