James K. Polk Quotes

It is of great importance to our country generally, and especially to our navigating and whaling interests, that the Pacific Coast and, indeed, the whole of our territory west of the Rocky Mountains, should speedily be filled up by a hardy and patriotic population.

James K. Polk

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: president
  • Nationality: american
  • Birth: November 2, 1795 - June 15, 1849

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Contradiction was something I really like when it is embraced in that kind of philosophy.

Jim Jarmusch

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I didn't work for any newspapers in college, never worked for any newspaper before 'The Washington Post'.

Michael Dirda

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How do you deal with giving yourself the options in the editing room for dealing with problems that come up from a shifting tone? It's trying to convince your actors to give you the genes and several versions to have more options in the editing room.

John Requa

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I ran for Congress because I want to make sure others have the same chance at the dream that I had for generations to come.

Ami Bera

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The Hyde Amendment might prohibit federal dollars from directly funding abortion, but federal money is used elsewhere in Planned Parenthood, which allows other funds to be used for abortion.

Tomi Lahren

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I think that by creating a world of plenty, by creating institutions and organizations that promote knowledge and promote understanding, I think I could be part of being in a better world.

Michio Kaku

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Every decade of my life I attempted to write a novel. But I had nothing to say. I was far too self-absorbed, and now I realize I was writing for others, so that they'd applaud me, see my genius, tell me how wonderful I am, or be jealous of my success.

Louise Penny

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My mind tends to operate a bit like a radar. I don't find it hard to switch off.

Lloyd Dorfman

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I have never had trouble with any actor being able to visualise things. They are amazing. As long as you have your monster head on a long stick, so you can hold it up there and you can wave it around and let them see it and explain it to them, they are just great.

Dennis Muren

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I use a Blackberry. I'm so behind on mobile communication technology, I think a smartwatch may be too far a leap.

Derek Blasberg

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We didn't have much, but I was raised to believe if you had books, you had a lot. My grandfather and my parents made me and my twin brother Kiel read at least a book a week.

Christian Scott

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When all else fails there's always delusion.

Conan O'Brien

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