Maurice Saatchi Quotes

Politics is its own world. It is a court and if the king's eye lights on you, you are a powerful figure. If the king's eye wanders elsewhere, you are out, whatever your title.

Maurice Saatchi

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My parents were incredibly strict, almost military style.

John Leguizamo

StyleParentsMilitaryAlmostStrict

One of the big changes in the Congress since I first came to Washington is that all of these folks go home every weekend. They used to play golf together; their families got to know each other, go to dinner at each other's homes at weekends - and these would be people who were political adversaries.

Robert M. Gates

HomeTogetherPeopleDinnerGolf

France has a very important relationship with Germany. But that does not mean that we agree about everything or that two of our universities or companies are not going to compete.

Jean-Pierre Raffarin

RelationshipImportantMeanCompete

I do think a founder has special permission to make sweeping changes across an organization.

Michael Dell

OrganizationThinkSpecialChanges

Classic nineteenth century European imperialists believed they were literally on a mission. I don't believe that the imperialists these days have that same sense of public service. They are simply pirates.

John Pilger

ServicePublic ServiceBelieveSame

I'm not a particularly disciplined person in terms of my work habits.

Stephen McCauley

WorkPersonHabitsTermsDisciplined

If something is done without objectifying, it can be beautiful.

Roop Durgapal

BeautifulDoneWithoutSomething

To ensure continuing prosperity in the global economy, nothing is more important than the development and application of knowledge and skills.

Martin Rees

KnowledgeImportantSkillsProsperity

I'm really fortunate because, in my career, I haven't had to deal with anybody trying to make me something I'm not.

Miranda Lambert

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I was ranked the second most conservative member in the House.

Jason Chaffetz

HouseConservativeSecondMost

The idea that putting Americans 'first' requires a withdrawal from the world is simply wrongheaded because a retreat would achieve exactly the opposite for our citizens.

Colin Powell

WorldAchieveFirstRetreatOpposite

Singing harmony is not the same as singing a part in a choral group, where you know you're going to have to hit this note and then that note. There are nuances that change every day. Maybe today you have a slight cold or voice fatigue, or you've done something and there's a slight difference in your breathing.

Phil Everly

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