Bret Stephens Quotes

Perhaps the reason Trump voters are so frequently the subject of caricature is that they so frequently conform to type.

Bret Stephens

Recitation: by Male by Female

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In my four years as a state legislator, I went to dozens of nontraditional events - everything from bird watchings to tree giveaways, neighborhood cleanups to self-defense clinics for women - going where people are instead of asking them to come to me. It's how I learned about their struggles and how legislative decisions affected their lives.

Jimmy Gomez

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Now in my theater training I showed no aptitude at all.

Jeremy Irons

TrainingNowTheaterAptitude

If my 12-year-old self knew that there was going to be a Broadway adaptation of 'Newsies,' I would have freaked out.

Andrew Keenan-Bolger

SelfOutBroadwayGoingWouldKnew

I used comedy to deflect a lot of situations; if you make someone laugh, they don't want to punch you in the face.

Mel Rodriguez

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I have been extremely fortunate to have incredibly special fans support my work throughout my twelve year career.

Matt Czuchry

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Everyone has a 'risk muscle.' You keep it in shape by trying new things. If you don't, it atrophies. Make a point of using it at least once a day.

Roger von Oech

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It's good to see a man who isn't afraid to live out his masculinity.

Miranda Otto

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When I go on vacation, I leave my house in total order: bills paid, garbage out, no milk in the refrigerator, mail done so that I can better negotiate what will await me.

Judy Sheindlin

VacationMeBetterHouseI CanDone

I would love to make my entire career as the guy who did not get cheered. Of course, I'm still going to get cheered by people who think they're smart, and that's fine - they're acknowledging how good I am at my job - but I don't want cheers; I want the boos. I love it.

Dolph Ziggler

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I know about Woodstock probably as much as your average person who is over 30, where I'd know Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Grateful Dead.

Demetri Martin

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Only passions, great passions can elevate the soul to great things.

Denis Diderot

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If you have only a glass of water, then one person can drink. If you have a bucket, a whole family can benefit.

Chen Guangbiao

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