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Robert D. Kaplan Quotes

When you talk about aiding this country against that country or about fighting terrorism, when you actually take that decision and strip it down, it always comes down to one person in the field giving specialized training to somebody else in the field.

Robert D. Kaplan

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

Author Profession: journalist
Nationality: american
Birth: June 23, 1952

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Decision Training Fighting Giving

The decision to write in prose instead of poetry is made more by the readers than by writers. Almost no one is interested in reading narrative in verse.

Decision Poetry Reading More Write

I didn't have any idea that Gwen Stefani would evolve into this symbol of womanhood in America, but to me, that's not a musical story: it's a fashion story.

Me Fashion Story America Evolve Any

My favorite pieces that I've written, either for St. Lucia or for myself, have always had a transporting quality to them, where they take you out of the moment and somewhere positive that feels nostalgic and happy but sad at the same time.

Positive Sad Time Myself Moment You

In comedy you have to be willing to not take yourself seriously, you know? I take comedy really seriously, and so to take comedy seriously, you must not, you cannot, ever take yourself seriously.

Yourself Comedy You Know Seriously

Mandy Sutter's 'Bush Meat' triumphs in its lean prose and true dialogue, in its disarming humour, in its evocation of a family divided by sexism and racism in 1960s Nigeria.

Family Racism True Meat Humour Lean

In America, the problems of poverty and low income, particularly for minorities, are disproportionately focused in the inner cities. Shining a spotlight on the businesses growing in these communities is proof that any community has the potential for entrepreneurship.

Community Problems Potential America

If Mitt Romney defeats President Obama in his bid for reelection on Tuesday, it will mark the success of one of the most deeply cynical political campaigns in American history. It is hard to beat an incumbent no matter the economic climate.

Success History American Political

I like big shows, a lot of volume and a lot of energy. I love electric instruments. But I do love mixing those with bluegrass instruments and cranking those up, too, with a little bit of that rock energy.

Love Energy Rock Up Little Big

When asked what he was fighting for, General Washington, in writing to General Thomas, said the object was 'neither glory nor extent of territory, but a defense of all that is dear and valuable in life.' He must have been an umpire. That's what umpiring is about.

Life Writing Fighting Glory Said

In India, you're taught that there are certain qualities that make you a divine human being.

You India Human Human Being Divine

I grew up very insecure. From the time I was little I used to hide under my mother's dress.

Mother Time Dress Hide Up Little

My fans are called 'Mayniacs'. They enjoy screaming and chasing me and taking pictures.

Me Enjoy Pictures Fans Chasing

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