"we are dealing with a return to what might be a far more normal relationship between the West and Russia. Russia is what it is that we see. It's not dressed up in its birthday costume. It is what it is. It regards its national interests as important enough to fight for. And the difference on the whole Ukraine situation is that the Russians are prepared to fight for their position on Ukraine, and the West is not."

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Source : Source: www.pbs.org

Marvin Kalb

#Fighting Quotes #Russia Quotes #Ukraine Quotes

“George Orwell famously described international sport as 'war minus the shooting'. But for all Orwell's greatness as a thinker, this was one of his least felicitous lines, analogous to 'murder minus the death' or 'life minus the breathing'.”

Source : Gideon Haigh (2010). “Sphere of Influence: Writings on Cricket and Its Discontents”, p.197, Victory Books
“A little extra forgiveness never hurts," said Matt, quoting one of Celia's favorite sayings.”

Source : Nancy Farmer (2002). “The House of the Scorpion”, p.165, Simon and Schuster
“When lovers kiss on the cheeks, it is because they are searching, feeling for one another's lips. Lovers are made by a kiss.”
“Immerse yourself in beauty and bathe yourself in positivity.”
“Those that have an attitude of service towards others are the beauty of society.”
“The activities you are most afraid of are the activities that can cause a breakthrough in your success. Step into them.”

Source : Darren Hardy (2015). “The Entrepreneur Roller Coaster: Why Now Is the Time to #Join the Ride”, p.166, Greenleaf Book Group
“I'm lucky, I don't like sweets, not even chocolate.”
“I am always worried when someone says, 'This is perfect.”

Source : "Baz Luhrmann's Despair, Drive and Gamble Behind 'Great Gatsby'" by Stephen Galloway, www.hollywoodreporter.com. April 24, 2013.

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