Chris Gardner Quotes

Probably the hardest question I get asked is, 'How do I choose between passion and practicality?' I can't answer that. I had to do both. I was passionate about pursuing a career in financial services. But I was also passionate about feeding my child.

Chris Gardner

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Bruce Springsteen gave people faith in rock & roll and in themselves again.

Jimmy Iovine

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The perception is I didn't get along with umpires, obviously, and I didn't, on the court. But off the court, we had a good vibe.

John McEnroe

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Listen to your parents; respect them. They are well wishers.

Sridevi

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If you do something bad, it doesn't mean you're a bad person. It means you had bad judgment.

Jon Jones

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The best comedy audiences in the country and this is tried and true, I'm not just saying it, in my opinion are Boston, Atlanta, and Chicago.

Denis Leary

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It's VH1, it's everywhere, and you know music is just the world right now. People love music.

Brandy Norwood

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What it lies in our power to do, it lies in our power not to do.

Aristotle

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Some people become artists for whatever reasons. Some of it's frivolous. And I don't think there should be any shame on that, but I think there comes a point in life where you want to offer more.

Ali Shaheed Muhammad

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Never assume the obvious is true.

William Safire

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It's pathetic, but I don't really remember my first time reading 'The Great Gatsby.' I must have read it in high school. I'm pretty sure I remember it being assigned, and I generally did the reading. But I don't remember having a reaction to the book, even though I loved literature, and other works made a lasting impression on me at that age.

Susan Choi

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I have great belief in the fact that whenever there is chaos, it creates wonderful thinking. I consider chaos a gift.

Septima Poinsette Clark

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I was by Ariel Sharon's side on the day it was decided to form Kadima. It was founded in aim to create a government of hope and responsibility.

Tzipi Livni

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