Melvyn Bragg Quotes

Now, perfectly ordinary people will give each other hugs. I mean, it used to be that a hug was reserved for if you came back from Australia - you know, back in the '40s and '50s.

Melvyn Bragg

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PeopleYouBackHugKnowAustralia

Our minds are not our friends when they realize we have work to do - they're our enemies.

Melvin Van Peebles

WorkFriendsMindsRealizeEnemies

Everybody's opinion is equally valid, and I feel like everybody should have an opportunity to speak out, and everyone should have the courage to speak out.

Michael Franti

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I think it's easy for people to assume that fame is equal to glory, but it can be a very isolating experience.

Sophia Bush

ExperiencePeopleThinkEasyGlory

I don't think people truly know what I have done or that I've actually had a regular job.

Rob Kardashian

JobPeopleThinkKnowDoneActually

I really enjoy playing a challenging role.

Millie Bobby Brown

EnjoyPlayingRoleReally

One of the most misleading representational techniques in our language is the use of the word 'I.'

Ludwig Wittgenstein

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Our philosophy precedes from the belief that sport is an inalienable part of the educational process and a factor for promoting peace, friendship, cooperation and understanding among peoples.

Juan Antonio Samaranch

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Today's fathers are having a rough go being kindly portrayed in the media. Thank God, we do we have President Barack Obama for a national model. He both dotes on and takes a firm loving hand to our first-family daughters.

Donna Brazile

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Iran is a bad and dangerous actor in a volatile region of the world, which is why Congress enacted sanctions in response to the ballistic missile program and support for terrorist proxy groups. We must hold senior Iranian leadership accountable for destabilizing actions in the region and around the world.

Brad Schneider

LeadershipSupportWorldBadWhy

Do not be desirous of having things done quickly. Do not look at small advantages. Desire to have things done quickly prevents their being done thoroughly. Looking at small advantages prevents great affairs from being accomplished.

Wilson Mizner

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After the 1960 royal coup, I spent time in India - including three years in prison.

Sushil Koirala

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The only book in our home was the Bible. My parents forbade books. They thought I needed help because I wanted to be a writer!

Ken Bruen

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