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Quotes 1441 till 1460 of 1544.

  • Bill Bryson When I was growing up I used to think that the best thing about coming from Des Moines was that it meant you didn't come from anywhere else in Iowa. By Iowa standards, Des Moines is a mecca of cosmopolitanism, a dynamic hub of wealth and education...
    Bill Bryson
    American-British author (1951 - )
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  • Ben Okri When I write a poem, I go into a state of self-forgetfulness, and something higher takes over; I like to call it my best self.
    Ben Okri
    Nigerian poet and novelist (1959 - )
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  • Henry Miller When one is trying to do something beyond his known powers it is useless to seek the approval of friends. Friends are at their best in moments of defeat.
    Henry Miller
    American writer (1891 - 1980)
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  • Bryan Batt When people ask, 'What role are you dying to play?' I always say, 'The one being written for me right now.'
    Bryan Batt
    American actor (1963 - )
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  • Lao-Tzu When the best leader's work is done the people say, ''We did it ourselves.''
    Lao-Tzu
    Chinese philosopher (600 - 550)
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  • Bill Camp When the scenes are written really great, we as actors try not to mess them up by getting in the way.
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  • Helen Keller When we do the best we can, we never know what miracle is wrought in our life, or in the life of another.
    Helen Keller
    American writer (1880 - 1968)
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  • Sir John Lubbock When we have done our best, we should wait the result in peace.
    Sir John Lubbock
    British statesman and banker (1834 - 1913)
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  • William Arthur Ward When we seek to discover the best in others, we somehow bring out the best in ourselves.
    William Arthur Ward
    American writer and poet (1921 - 1994)
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  • John F. Kennedy When written in Chinese, the word "crisis" is composed of two characters - one represents danger and one represents opportunity.
    Indianapolis, 12-04-1959
    John F. Kennedy
    American politician (1917 - 1963)
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  • Carla Bley When you are studying jazz, the best thing to do is listen to records or listen to live music. It isn't as though you go to a teacher. You just listen as much as you can and absorb everything.
    Carla Bley
    American jazz composer, pianist, organist and bandleader (1936 - )
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  • Robert Bresson When you do not know what you are doing and what you are doing is the best - that is inspiration.
    Robert Bresson
    French film director (1901 - 1999)
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  • Abraham Lincoln When you have got an elephant by the hind leg, and he is trying to run away, it's best to let him run.
    Recollections of the Civil War (1898) door C.A. Dana
    Abraham Lincoln
    American statesman (1809 - 1865)
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  • Britney Spears When you're comfortable with someone you love, the silence is the best. And, that's how me and J. are. When we're in a room together, we don't have to say anything. It's for real.
    Britney Spears
    American singer, songwriter, dancer, and actress (1981 - )
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  • Carine Roitfeld When you're getting old, obviously you try to put on the best cream, you have massages, you try to stay beautiful, but I think wrinkles can sometimes be more beautiful than having none.
    Carine Roitfeld
    French fashion editor (1954 - )
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  • Bethany Mota When you're going back to school, you want something fresh and new, and perfume is the best way to do that.
    Bethany Mota
    American video blogger (1995 - )
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  • Cass Elliot When you're on stage, you gotta do it. People pay to see you, and they deserve to be entertained, and you should go out there and really give it your best shot. And that's quite a challenge.
    Cass Elliot
    American singer and actress (1941 - 1974)
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  • Harry S. Truman Whenever a man does the best he can, then that is all he can do.
    Harry S. Truman
    American president (1884 - 1972)
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  • Barry Ritholtz Whenever I see a forecast written out to two decimal places, I cannot help but wonder if there is a misunderstanding of the limitations of the data, and an illusion of precision.
    Barry Ritholtz
    American author and newspaper columnist
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  • Blanche Lincoln Whether it's making sure that families have access to quality health care and child care, or making sure that our children receive the best educational opportunities we can give them, we must remain committed to these needs because our children are our future.
    Blanche Lincoln
    American politician and lawyer (1960 - )
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