Shashi Tharoor Quotes

In China, national priorities are established by the Government and then funded by the state; in India, priorities emerge from seemingly endless discussions and arguments amongst myriad interests, and funds have to be found where they might.

Shashi Tharoor

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: public
  • Nationality: indian
  • Birth: March 9, 1956

Topics

GovernmentPrioritiesIndiaChina

Whenever we have had a need for a national security or public safety issue, Congress has always followed the recommendations of the White House, regardless of who is in control, giving them the resources to keep America safe and to enforce our laws.

Jim Sensenbrenner

SafetyControlGivingAmericaHouse

It's pitching, hitting and defense that wins. Any two can win. All three make you unbeatable.

Joe Garagiola

WinYouThreeTwoPitchingDefense

When quick results are imperative, the manipulation of the masses through symbols may be the only quick way of having a critical thing done.

John Grierson

ResultsDoneWayManipulationQuick

I don't think my body's gonna go to hell if I train for performance. It might change a little and adapt, but I like being strong.

John Cena

ChangePerformanceStrongThinkHell

Most of my training at graduate school was geared towards drama, so I feel good about it, and I can do it, but it requires a lot more work from me. I feel like with drama... well, with all acting, really, you need to honor the truth of the situation.

Andrea Anders

WorkGoodTruthTrainingSchoolMe

Some people would call me a workaholic. I don't consider this time: I just love my work so much, so it's my real hobby, OK? And, yeah, getting some play during working hours for which you are paid is the best job I can recommend for anyone around!

Andre Geim

WorkLoveTimeBestJobPeople

I have one major problem with the internet: It's full of liars. There doesn't seem to be any way to answer to people lying about you.

John Lydon

PeopleInternetProblemYouLying

It's true, the Church will be raptured before the final seven years of Earth's history, but during that final seven years, many people will come to faith in Christ, but they will pay a terrible price to do so.

Robert Jeffress

FaithHistoryPeopleChurchEarth

As athletes, we're always going to have aches and pains, but when your teammates cheer you on, you don't think about it.

Simone Biles

ThinkYouTeammatesAlwaysGoing

When you are running a business, there is a constant need to reinvent oneself. One should have the foresight to stay ahead in times of rapid change and rid ourselves of stickiness in any form in the business.

Shiv Nadar

ChangeBusinessYouAheadNeedStay

I will never stop doing stand-up; that's my career, but I will do movies in Hollywood.

Russell Peters

DoingCareerStopMoviesHollywood

There is a long dishonourable tradition of western intellectuals who have been duped by Moscow. The list includes Bernard Shaw, the Webbs, H. G. Wells, and Andre Gide.

Luke Harding

TraditionLongBeenWhoMoscowList

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