Melvyn Bragg Quotes

The class barricades have been stormed by the forces of a broad culture, which is made up of clusters of individuals who have decided for themselves what they will be in society.

Melvyn Bragg

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Democracy shows not only its power in reforming governments, but in regenerating a race of men and this is the greatest blessing of free governments.

Andrew Jackson

PowerBlessingMenDemocracyFree

I wonder what would have happened if automation and computers had existed when 'Oklahoma!' was having its out-of-town try-out, and three days before closing in Boston, when it was still called 'Away We Go,' they added a new song called 'Oklahoma!' I don't think that could happen today. It's almost impossible to change musicals on the go now.

Andrew Lloyd Webber

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I think one of the great dangers here is going and categorizing anybody from one religion as a terrorist. That's not true... That would let the terrorists win. That's what they want us to do.

Michael Bloomberg

GreatReligionWinThinkWantTrue

I think as an actor you want to keep being challenged.

Michael Clarke Duncan

ThinkYouWantActorBeingKeep

I'm snobby about books that aren't crime fiction: if I start reading a literary novel and there's no mystery emerging in the first few pages, I'm like, 'Gah, this obviously isn't a proper book. Why would I want to carry on reading it?'

Sophie Hannah

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The Europeans do tend to delegitimize Israel and turn Israel into a dirty word, which is unforgivable.

Simon Sebag Montefiore

DirtyTurnIsraelWordEuropeans

My job is to prioritize multi-lateralism, and that of course interests Brazil, which is a global player. I'm representing 159 members, and one of them happens to be Brazil.

Roberto Azevedo

JobBrazilPrioritizeGlobalHappens

When I listen to music, there's usually some aspect of that music that I like, and that's what I take and try to bring into my own music. Bringing in other musicians to collaborate with is a good way for me to test out new ways or make music that I might have not discovered on my own.

Matisyahu

GoodMusicMeMusiciansNewTest

Swimming is normal for me. I'm relaxed. I'm comfortable, and I know my surroundings. It's my home.

Michael Phelps

HomeFitnessMeSwimmingKnow

Some people ask, 'Why the word 'feminist'? Why not just say you are a believer in human rights, or something like that?' Because that would be dishonest. Feminism is, of course, part of human rights in general - but to choose to use the vague expression 'human rights' is to deny the specific and particular problem of gender.

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

PeopleGenderProblemYouChoose

I think the greatest reward you get as a writer is finding that people who are reasonably receptive and intelligent have liked your book.

Christopher Koch

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Twelve significant photographs in any one year is a good crop.

Ansel Adams

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