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Robert Fortune Quotes

So high do these plants stand in the favour of the Chinese gardener, that he will cultivate them extensively, even against the wishes of his employer; and, in many instances, rather leave his situation than give up the growth of his favourite flower.

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

Author Profession: scientist
Nationality: scottish
Birth: September 16, 1812 - April 13, 1880

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Flower Growth Plants Stand Situation

If nothing else in life, at least I've had the ability to recognise an opportunity.

Life Opportunity Nothing Ability Had

Opening a business is going to be hard work, no matter what choices you make. If you decide to fall on your sword and just slog through all the work as an operator instead of an owner, then you take responsibility for the entire operation and the actions of the business.

Work Hard Work Business Choices You

It would be really cool to have my dad here to witness this, to see his grandchildren, to see this woman that I chose to share my life with, to just come walk on set and be like, 'Ah, this is how you make TV shows and movies.'

Sterling K. Brown

Life Walk Woman Cool My Life You

My mission is a cosmic mission. My concern is for all of humanity, and not only this present world, but the world hereafter. My mission penetrates the past, present, and future, and encompasses all humanity.

Future Past World Present Mission

I'm very expressive, but I'm also a very private person. It is so hard to be private in the entertainment business.

Business Person Entertainment Hard

Many people think children must have chips. I don't think any household should have a deep fat fryer.

Children People Deep Think Fat Must

Halcyon people have put aside and left their homes, their million dollar salaries, full professorships at major universities, and fully seed-funded startup companies to be part of this effort.

Effort People Dollar Left Million

Not yesterday, not tomorrow, only today can be given form. Only this architecture creates.

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Today Architecture Tomorrow Yesterday

The best way to refine an interpretation is by getting out and performing.

Best Way Out Interpretation Best Way

I need to set the record straight for myself.

Myself Need Straight Set Record

It's not without its flaws - it's still the South and the Bible Belt - but Atlanta is one of those cities that's really good at uniting people.

Brian Tyree Henry

Good People Bible Flaws Atlanta

When I started drama school, theatre was the main draw. I never had any movie star notions. Not that there were family ties to the theatre, either.

Anne-Marie Duff

Family School Theatre Drama Never

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