Robert Byrd Quotes

It was the separation of powers upon which the framers placed their hopes for the preservation of the people's liberties. Despite this heritage, the congress has been in too many cases more than willing to walk away from its constitutional powers.

Robert Byrd

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: politician
  • Nationality: american
  • Birth: November 20, 1917 - June 28, 2010

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It's very kind of 'Wuthering Heights' where my parents' house is, moors and deserted. It's very wild and mystic.

Joanne Froggatt

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The first time I came to New York - and the first time I saw the movie 'Paris Is Burning' - I learned about the homeless LGBT culture in New York City that goes back to the '80s. I found that very interesting, and it's definitely something that I care about.

Andreja Pejic

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It is old age, rather than death, that is to be contrasted with life. Old age is life's parody, whereas death transforms life into a destiny: in a way it preserves it by giving it the absolute dimension. Death does away with time.

Simone de Beauvoir

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In this day and age, I ask anyone I date right away: 'Are you married? Are you in a relationship with anyone? Does anyone think they're in a relationship with you?' And by the way, if someone says, 'Yes, I am dating other people,' that's not necessarily a deal breaker. But you have to communicate it, not hide it.

Tracee Ellis Ross

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Usually, if I want to just listen to something or sing along to something, I'll put on some Gavin DeGraw or some Billy Joel. Occasionally, if I am feeling vocally in really great shape, I will sing Jean Valjean's soliloquy from 'Les Miz' or something.

Josh Young

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I am doing things that are true to me. The only thing I have a problem with is being labeled.

Johnny Depp

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If I don't cry while writing a key emotional scene, my gut feeling is it's failed.

Jojo Moyes

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Cars are the sculptures of our everyday lives.

Chris Bangle

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I remember vividly what it's like to read as a 10-year-old - that passionate inhabiting of a book.

China Mieville

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Keeping a consistent band going is a bit like getting the Aston Martin out the garage - you have to run it every now and then!

Colin Salmon

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If you can miss getting up in the morning and running into a wall, I miss playing football. I'll never be a frustrated athlete.

Brian Bosworth

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I make films for the 16-year-old in myself sometimes.

Scott Adkins

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