"When I had the job of police commissioner, 20 years ago, I was more sensitive, more cognizant of complaints and concerned about public opinion. I've learned to do what I think is the right thing. That lessens the impact of criticism. You get used to a pressurized environment and expect it every day."

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Raymond Kelly

#Thinking Quotes #Police Quotes #Criticism Quotes

“[Nature said] The sea shall disjoin the people [of England] from others, and knit them to a fierce nationality. It shall give them markets on every side. Long time I will keep them on their feet, by poverty, border-wars . . . seafaring . . .”
“Man, one may say, was never in such a completely animal condition; but he has, on the other hand, never escaped from it.”
“I liked baseball and sports and Garbage Pail Kids and comic books. I know what its like to really adore something.”
“Not money, or success, or position or travel or love makes happiness,--service is the secret.”

Source : Kathleen Thompson Norris (1914). “Saturday's Child”
“There are ugly aspects to every single person's character. In being truthful, actors do have to show the ugly side of someone's character. We all behave like dicks sometimes.”

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“I live myself with my cat Pebbles. She isn't enjoying the attention as much as me - she ran off up the stairs as soon as the film crew for the show came into the house. She didn't come down for hours. But I have the support of all my brothers and sisters and my neighbours and friends - everyone thinks it's just great.”
“Don't keep forever on the public road, going only where others have gone and following one after the other like a flock of sheep. Leave the beaten track occasionally and dive into the woods.”
“A rugby tour is like sex. When its good it's great, and when it's bad - hey! It's still pretty good!”

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