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Assets Quotes

Because bankers measure their self-worth in money, and pay themselves a lot of it, they think they’re fine fellows and don’t need to explain themselves. Assets Buchan, James British Journalist Most people…find a disorientating mismatch between the long-term nature of … Continue reading

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Assertiveness Quotes

Assertiveness The basic difference between being assertive and being aggressive is how our words and behavior affect the rights and well being of others. Assertiveness Bower, Sharon Anthony American Author Joint undertakings stand a better chance when they benefit both … Continue reading

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Assassination Quotes

I thought it was a wonderfully conceptual act actually, to fire a replica pistol at a figurehead — the guy could have been working for Andy Warhol! Assassination Ballard, J. G. 1930 British Author Assassination is the perquisite of princes. … Continue reading

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Asceticism Quotes

The principle of asceticism never was, nor ever can be, consistently pursued by any living creature. Let but one tenth part of the inhabitants of the earth pursue it consistently, and in a day’s time they will have turned it … Continue reading

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Arrogance Quotes

Arrogance The need to be right is the sign of a vulgar mind. Arrogance Camus, Albert 1913-1960 French Existential Writer Sure of their qualities and demanding praise, more go to ruined fortunes than are raised. Arrogance Pope, Alexander 1688-1744 British … Continue reading

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Army Quotes

Army and Navy There is something about going to sea. A little bit of discipline, self-discipline and humility are required. Army and Navy Andrew, Prince British Prince We have in the service the scum of the earth as common soldiers. … Continue reading

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Arms Race Quotes

Weapons are like money; no one knows the meaning of enough. Arms Race Amis, Martin 1949 British Author If this phrase of the balance of power is to be always an argument for war, the pretext for war will never … Continue reading

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Aristocracy Quotes

Aristocracy Nobility is a graceful ornament to the civil order. It is the Corinthian capital of polished society. Aristocracy Burke, Edmund 1729-1797 British Political Writer Statesman Real nobility is based on scorn, courage, and profound indifference. Aristocracy Camus, Albert 1913-1960 … Continue reading

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Argument Quotes

Argument There are two things which cannot be attacked in front: ignorance and narrow-mindedness. They can only be shaken by the simple development of the contrary qualities. They will not bear discussion. Argument Acton, Lord 1834-1902 British Historian Arguments out … Continue reading

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Architecture Quotes

A structure becomes architectural, and not sculptural, when its elements no longer have their justification in nature. Architecture Apollinaire, Guillaume 1880-1918 Italian-born French Poet Critic In my experience, if you have to keep the lavatory door shut by extending your … Continue reading

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