Adlai Stevenson I Quotes

There is a spiritual hunger in the world today - and it cannot be satisfied by better cars on longer credit terms.

Adlai Stevenson I

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: politician
  • Nationality: american
  • Birth: October 23, 1835 - June 14, 1914

Topics

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I have never really cooked, don't know how to use my dishwasher, and subsist mainly on prepared deli takeout. I don't even eat in restaurants much.

Jerry Saltz

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It is a cliche that most cliches are true, but then like most cliches, that cliche is untrue.

Stephen Fry

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I've spent a bit of time with the Prince of Wales, who I respect greatly. I'd give two cheers for the Monarchy.

Sting

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If you define eccentricity as creativity, then yes, creativity is eccentricity.

Russell Smith

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Interstate highways dull the reality of place and distance almost as effectively as jetliners do: I loathe their scary monotony.

Jonathan Raban

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Almost all comedy is of its time. You can't expect audiences now to laugh at what amused people 60 years ago.

Denis Norden

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I understand the military. I know the military.

Donald Trump

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It seems to me that not only the writing in most children's books condescends to kids, but so does the art. I don't want to do that.

Chris Van Allsburg

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I'm realistic. And realistically, I'm not that type of player that earns that type of money any more. So I'd be willing to take a little cut to get a couple of extra years.

Brett Hull

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Without pay, no human being will work up to their ability if he or she is not cared for and respected.

William Glasser

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I'm never going to retire.

Rene Auberjonois

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I love writing comics too much.

Marjorie Liu

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