John Lanchester Quotes

If we are going to remake society in the image of the fight against terrorism and put that secret fight at the heart of our democratic order - which is the way we're heading - we need to discuss it, and in public.

John Lanchester

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HeartFightSocietyTerrorismWay

In order to grow emotionally and mentally, sometimes you have to grow physically as well. I'm just trying to grow, man, and always I just want to be the best and most confident me I can be.

Jill Scott

BestManMeGrowConfidentYou

Isn't that what we come into politics for? To say to people: 'You can do it, too - there is a chance to serve your community. There is a chance to shape it co-operatively and democratically, without fear or favour.' And that is what I tried to do.

Joan Kirner

FearCommunityPoliticsPeopleYou

If I ever play Hamlet, it'll be in a dress!

Matt Lucas

DressPlayEverHamlet

Some people have such a talent for making the best of a bad situation that they go around creating bad situations so they can make the best of them.

Jean Kerr

BestTalentPeopleBadSituationGo

In the north east, there, they have had quite a bit of government offices moving in. It's not a new policy.

John Prescott

GovernmentMovingNewPolicyEast

Younger people obviously are more likely to openly express their political affiliations in terms of gear.

John Quelch

PeoplePoliticalMoreYoungerGear

Racing is full of 'what-ifs.' Like anything else in life, you learn from your mistakes and move on to the next challenge.

Robby Gordon

LifeChallengeMistakesLearnRacing

American soldiers wore khaki uniforms during World War II. Men's khaki trousers became fashionable after the war, as homecoming GI's decided to continue wearing the soft, comfortable pants in their civilian capacities.

Roger Stone

MenWarWorldAmericanComfortable

Voters don't have to love him, Romney advisers say, but they will respect him.

Ron Fournier

LoveRespectSayWillHimTo Love

Well, maybe at home I don't have the best image.

Martina Hingis

HomeBestImageWellMaybe

Thou hast seen nothing yet.

Miguel de Cervantes

NothingSeenThou

In 2013, we opened our first international office in London and established a European hub in Berlin.

Jon Oringer

LondonFirstOfficeBerlinOurHub

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