Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quotes

The bravest sight in the world is to see a great man struggling against adversity.

Lucius Annaeus Seneca

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AdversityGreatManWorldGreat Man

The vice president can play a real role in that, in helping solve some of the biggest problems in the country.

John Hickenlooper

ProblemsCountryPlayPresidentReal

The most offensive thing that ever occurred in 'The New Yorker' would be, like, the mildest thing at a Chris Rock concert.

Robert Mankoff

NewRockConcertOffensiveWould

One important thing I recall about India was that it was quiet. It was never noisy in the way that life was noisy in London.

Spike Milligan

LifeQuietIndiaImportantWay

People often cover their mouths when lying. A hand on the mouth or even a touch of the lips shows you that they are lying because this unconscious body language represents a closing off of communication.

Travis Bradberry

CommunicationPeopleLanguageLips

I just want to do cool stuff.

Rob Corddry

CoolWantJustStuff

I happened to be one of those who thought all these expenses necessary, and I had the good fortune to have the majority of both houses of Parliament on my side.

Robert Walpole

GoodThoughtGood FortuneSideWho

I go mainly by the Dolce diet. It is a little hard to describe: it's not really a diet but more of a lifestyle. I eat throughout the day; I have three meals and two snacks, and it changes according to what I need at the time.

Ronda Rousey

TimeDayDietGoThreeLifestyle

Repetition on things like that becomes quite painful. If you do a stunt sometimes it can look like a stunt.

Marton Csokas

YouLookRepetitionSometimesThings

If you're lucky enough to be famous, then it's great if you can use your fame and the power your fame gives you to draw attention to things that really matter.

Michael Schumacher

PowerGreatEnoughAttentionYou

Trust implies that both parties participate in the relationship with both 'gives' and 'gets.'

Denise Morrison

RelationshipTrustParticipateBoth

One has to devote oneself to a particular pursuit. To be successful at anything, you have to make a total commitment to it.

Donald Johanson

CommitmentYouAnythingSuccessful

Perhaps what distinguishes my characters is their courage and spirit and a certain stubbornness which enables them to keep going even when facing a setback. I think this developed organically as I wrote, but also it came out of a desire to portray women as powerful and intelligent forces in the world.

Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni

WomenCourageKeep GoingWorldThink

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