John Piper Quotes

Few things give rise to imprecise rhetoric like the issue of race. It's understandable, but damaging.

John Piper

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I love writing essays and articles, so it's hard for me to resist taking assignments that inevitably pull me away from larger projects.

Meghan Daum

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In order to be a top-tier candidate, I need 7.5 million dollars, and I currently have 0.0 million dollars.

Stephen Colbert

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In England, unless I am mistaken, I think some of the politicians who love classical music and opera are a bit loath to be seen there in case people think it is elitist. That is a real shame because it also means we are not allowing our politicians a hinterland that an earlier generation, a Denis Healey, would have taken for granted.

Simon Rattle

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My dad was a truck driver. We all used to ride along with him. And the way he'd keep awake was to sing while he was going down the road. So we all joined in.

Johnny Van Zant

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Justin Bieber stole my haircut. And Axl Rose stole my dance!

Davy Jones

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In my personal opinion, you miss out on the beauty of the moment if you go in planning what the moment is. It's like having a vacation too jam-packed with activities. You miss all of the sunsets.

Brie Larson

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I don't have a life where it's galas, posh affairs. It's me, my dog and a sofa. And a TV.

Phillip Lim

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Our society must make it right and possible for old people not to fear the young or be deserted by them, for the test of a civilization is the way that it cares for its helpless members.

Pearl S. Buck

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Football is to unite, not separate.

Sergio Ramos

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There's no question that a great teacher can make a huge difference in a student's achievement, and we need to recruit, train and reward more such teachers. But here's what some new studies are also showing: We need better parents. Parents more focused on their children's education can also make a huge difference in a student's achievement.

Thomas Friedman

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Some people think that you have to be the loudest voice in the room to make a difference. That is just not true. Often, the best thing we can do is turn down the volume. When the sound is quieter, you can actually hear what someone else is saying. And that can make a world of difference.

Nikki Haley

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I have been a bridesmaid. Fortunately, the outfits were pretty tame. They were cream and black, but I still wouldn't wear them out in public, though.

Juliana Hatfield

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