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Entrepreneur | December 15, 1832 - December 27, 1923
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Do not say, "It is morning," and dismiss it with a name of yesterday. See it for the first time as a new-born child that has no name.
Rabindranath Tagore
I think we need some new Christmas carols with a more modern approach. Of course, I wouldn't abandon the religious theme completely. How about "Holy Christ, the Christmas Tree's on Fire"? Or "Jesus, Can You Believe It's Christmas Again?" This ought to get the ball rolling; I'm hoping you people will take it from here.
George Carlin
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The lion who breaks the enemy's ranks is a minor hero compared to the lion who overcomes himself.
Rumi
Women in Cape Verde are very strong, and we have a fighting spirit.
Cesária Évora
I encouraged the leadership in its time of weakness. Now that they are strong, I'm allowed not to applaud. If a Palestinian state is established, I will be in the opposition. That's my natural place.
Mahmoud Darwish
After "Jammin' In New York", I went from a comedian who wrote his own material to a writer who performed his own material... I became socially conscious, and found I had something to say that wasn't too common.
George Carlin
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I marvel at how one role model can alter for the better the future of a young student. This experience taught me that valuable advice can sometimes come from an unexpected source, and chance events can sometimes open new doors.
Narayana Murthy
Should I give up,
Or should I just keep chasing pavements?
Even if it leads nowhere,
Or would it be a waste?
Even if I knew my place should I leave it there?
Should I give up,
Or should I just keep chasing pavements?
Even if it leads nowhere.
Adele
A man who has nothing in particular to recommend him discusses all sorts of subjects at random as though he knew everything. (p. 44)
Sei Shōnagon
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I don't have any plans for new music, at all, I want a big break after this and I think I want to do other creative things, just for a little while.
Adele
She knew what she knew, like a sound dogmatist: she did not know what she did not — like a sound agnostic.
Jane Austen
I knew most married women in my community put up with everything and anything. Any abuse, hopelessness, and I thought, was I here to be used and be abused? I knew there was so much I could do with my life, but on my terms.
Waris Dirie
A real decision is measured by the fact that you've taken a new action. If there's no action, you haven't truly decided.
Tony Robbins
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He looked as bright as a new shilling in his immaculate white robes.
Chinua Achebe
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Sophia Chang
Narayana Murthy is a role model for millions of Indians. An iconic figure in the country, he is widely respected and looked up not only for his business leadership but also for his ethics and personal conduct. He represents the face of the new, resurgent India to the world.
Narayana Murthy