George Combe Quotes

They are few in the midst of an overwhelming mass of brute force, and their submission is wisdom; but for a nation like England to submit to be robbed by any invader who chooses to visit her shores seemed to me to be nonsense.

George Combe

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: educator
  • Nationality: american
  • Birth: October 21, 1788 - August 14, 1858

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I think 'Nathan for You' is a really funny show, along with 'The Grinder' and 'Baskets.' I really like 'Man Seeking Woman.' It's the coolest show because they just do weird stuff, and it doesn't feel weird; they make it normal somehow, which I applaud. And 'Broad City' - I think those guys are awesome.

Anders Holm

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When I was 19, I did an internship in Los Angeles and lived with a friend of mine in the Valley.

Max Joseph

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The Obamas, especially Michelle, have radiated the sense that Americans do not appreciate what they sacrifice by living in a gilded cage. They've forgotten Rule No. 1 of politics: No one sheds tears for anyone lucky enough to live at the White House.

Maureen Dowd

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Optimists - people who believe in Britain, who believe in democracy - they're the people I believe who will vote for us to leave and take back control.

Michael Gove

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If we repealed all the laws of the world marriage would still exist.

Tom McClintock

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I had a friend at college who took being poor very personally. He started showering in the sports centre next door and said he wasn't going to pay for the hot water in our flat any more because he didn't use it. He made me and my other friend pay the bills on our own.

Robert Webb

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I never want to try to be a spokesperson for health and wellness because I most definitely am not the most in shape person in the world.

Ruben Studdard

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I am not into method acting.

Ali Fazal

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New Zealand is not a small country but a large village.

Peter Jackson

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I'd love to do a whole series of stories and have them collected into books.

Sergio Aragones

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I don't eat shellfish. I drink wine moderately and have one whiskey every evening before dinner.

Norman Lloyd

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Companies are accumulating vast amounts of information about your likes and dislikes. But they are doing this not only because you're interesting. The more they know, the more money they can make.

Richard Thaler

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