Thomas Sowell Quotes

Even the Soviet Union, with its huge nuclear arsenal, was a threat that could be deterred by the prospect of retaliation. But suicide bombers cannot be deterred. They can only be annihilated - preemptively and unilaterally, if necessary.

Thomas Sowell

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We can make science personal, like a love story or your best friend.

Jim Sullivan

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

Joe Garagiola

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The great thing about movies is that they're collaborative. And the worst thing is that they're collaborative.

Jeffrey Wright

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'Funny Games' was conceived as a provocation. My other films are different. If people feel my other films are, or respond to them as provocation, then that's quite different. 'Funny Games' is the only one of mine where my intention was to provoke the audience.

Michael Haneke

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Some stories or passages are more difficult and demand more fussing with than others, but, in general, I'm a two-draft writer rather than a six-draft writer, or whatever.

John Updike

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The mob taught me how to play gin rummy.

Shirley MacLaine

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I have taken my flight in the region of eagles; when I alight, it must be on a rock, and that rock must be a constitutional government, of which I shall be the head so long as I shall be among men.

Toussaint Louverture

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I have a very distinct goal all the time that I'm working toward, and I love the way it makes me live.

Tommy Caldwell

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I think that sometimes only comedians can reach the peaks of tragedy.

Roberto Benigni

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The Manuka honey face mask is another favorite of mine that I actually do. I know there are these people that recommend crazy masks, and I'm like, 'There is no way you're putting that on your face!' But I do put Manuka honey on my face. I take a teaspoon and warm it up.

Michelle Phan

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Sibling rivalry was, and still is to this day, rampant in my family. We were all competing for my parents' divided attention.

Janine di Giovanni

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Australia is the most isolated continent.

Jared Diamond

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