Richard N. Haass Quotes

The United States is not just another country. It has more capacity and potential to influence the world than any other country - and no other country has the resources and mindset to lead a world that is not on autopilot.

Richard N. Haass

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InfluenceWorldPotentialMindset

All I know is that history repeats itself and people are going to want to experience the world. But I know then they are going to have a better appreciation for what is here in Maine.

John Baldacci

HistoryExperienceAppreciationWorld

The evils of tyranny are rarely seen but by him who resists it.

John Hay

TyrannyHimSeenWhoEvilsRarely

Every existing thing is born without reason, prolongs itself out of weakness, and dies by chance.

Jean-Paul Sartre

ChanceWeaknessBornReasonOut

You need to keep something for yourself. As a writer, I feel that even more strongly. I feel like I need to be able to freely observe the world. That's the way I like to move through the world; I don't need to be the focus of attention. If I am, it impairs my ability to write and to do what I do.

Tracy Chapman

FocusYourselfI AmWorldAttention

The writing is really hard. You're alone. It really pulls it out of you. You pull it out of your head. But when you're a director, you're shopping - you're picking this actor, you're picking this scene. It's like the most intense kinetic high-speed shopping of all time. You sit in a chair and it will all come rushing at you like a wind tunnel.

Tony Gilroy

AloneTimeWindWritingShopping

Nobody is perfect, but life is about choices.

LL Cool J

LifeChoicesPerfectNobodyAbout

It feels good when your hometown supports you, and Macon's always done that with us. Every time we come here, it's an event - which is nice.

Jason Aldean

GoodTimeHometownYouDoneNice

Never expect that your startup can cover every aspect of the market. The key is knowing what segment will respond to your unique offering. Who your product appeals to is just as important as the product itself.

Jay Samit

KeyUniqueImportantNeverKnowing

When people don't know me any more or want my autograph, then I'll think about retiring.

Johnny Weissmuller

PeopleMeThinkKnowWantMore

We have to improve life, not just for those who have the most skills and those who know how to manipulate the system. But also for and with those who often have so much to give but never get the opportunity.

Dorothy Height

LifeOpportunityKnowSkillsNever

Fandom can keep something alive, and fandom can take it down.

Christopher Heyerdahl

DownAliveTakeKeepSomething

Don't look for obscure formulas or mystery in my work. It is pure joy that I offer you. Look at my sculptures until you see them. Those closest to God have seen them.

Constantin Brancusi

WorkGodJoyMysteryYouLook

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