"There are people who have never been taught anything, and know everything, have never been anywhere, and understand everything, have never given a moment's thought to anything, and comprehend everything. 'Blessed hands' is the name bestowed on these fortunate beings. The world envies, honours and respects them."

-- Sholom Aleichem

#Blessed Quotes #Hands Quotes #Names Quotes

“They have different accents in America " Brisbane smiled. "Just as we do here." I waved a hand. "They all sound alike to me.”

Source : Deanna Raybourn (2016). “Deanna Raybourn Lady Julia Grey Volume 2: Dark Road to Darjeeling\The Dark Enquiry\Silent Night bonus story”, p.648, MIRA
“Every zombie story is fundamentally about a breakdown of order, with the infrastructure intact. That infrastructure might be on fire, yes.”
“The question of societal fairness is always pertinent.”
“There's nothing the people love more than a Federal Reserve joke.”

Source : "Will Ferrell, Adam McKay Celebrate 'The Other Guys'". "Fresh Air" with Terry Gross, www.npr.org. August 5, 2010.
“They Want You To Be A Docile Apathetic Consumer”
“I had a bad experience on Ned Kelly, which I'd written the screenplay for. I thought: "Well Jesus, if these are the type of people directing movies I might as well direct one myself!"”

Source : Source: www.indielondon.co.uk
“From working with Ralph Lauren, I started to understand what it meant to build a brand. There were times when I was working there that it seemed so repetitive. At the time, I didn't understand what was happening. But when I stepped out of it, I realized what he was doing was achieving a signature look and reiterating that. That's why when you think about a polo shirt you think about Ralph - he owns that garment.”
“The politicians, who once stated that war was too complex to be left to the generals, now act as though peace were too complex to be left to themselves.”

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