Bill McKibben Quotes

In reality, climate change is actually the biggest thing that's going on every single day.

Bill McKibben

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In 2002 and 2003, the Bush administration decided against bombing Zarqawi's camp in northern Iraq because it might derail plans to depose Saddam Hussein. By focusing on Zarqawi in his speech at the United Nations, Secretary of State Colin Powell inadvertently spread his fame throughout the Arab world.

Joby Warrick

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Out of all the ridiculous religion stories - which are greatly, wonderfully ridiculous - the silliest one I've ever heard is, 'Yeah, there's this big, giant universe, and it's expanding, and it's all going to collapse on itself, and we're all just here, just 'cuz. Just 'cuz.' That to me, is the most ridiculous explanation ever.

Trey Parker

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Even people that I agree with can do something that would be a target for a bit of humor.

Jonathan Shapiro

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Washington is like playing the Super Bowl, only there are no timeouts, no potty breaks, and the arena is filled with the media. In government, you have to learn to put yourself second in a big way. But I am a business person at heart. I like to be in charge.

Desiree Rogers

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The Pulitzer is more useful than meaningful.

Annie Dillard

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I really dislike it when the media asks young actresses, normally when they're about 23, how they feel about ageing. There are other things to worry about.

Penelope Cruz

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My first time doing music was on acoustic guitar. I had a friend from Texas who taught me so much country, I entered a few country competitions. But eventually, I got tired of it.

Shamir

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At the end of the day, people have the right to have opinions. I have the right to have an opinion. And I have the right to say what I want on my music 'cause it's my music. If you don't like it, don't click on it, don't download it.

Tyga

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Communism brought out the worst in human nature and crippled people's ability or ambition to participate in a market economy.

Thomas Woods

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Whenever the people are well-informed, they can be trusted with their own government.

Thomas Jefferson

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My agent and I try to be picky with roles so that I can drive my career in different directions and be different, creative characters. I want to be an actor for the rest of my life and to have fun with my career. So I told him that I wish I could do a movie that already has a fan base. And then 'Twilight' came along!

Kellan Lutz

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You don't have to carry a designer bag that costs more than a car to look cool.

Kesha

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