"There are two great tragedies in life: one is to fail to achieve one's grandest ambitions, and the other one is to succeed."

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Source : "Central Challenges of U.S. Foreign Policy: Five Questions with Graham Allison". Interview with Ali Wyne, bigthink.com.

Graham T. Allison

#Ambition Quotes #Two Quotes #Tragedy Quotes

“I like looking at the characters. Seeing them always brings up some voice or attitude. I am much more visual, and that works so much better than having someone tell me what the character is all about.”

Source : Interview with Cindy White, www.ign.com. September 15, 2009.
“In the far corner, a tenor began to sing, Zsadist's crystal-clear voice sailing up toward the warrior paintings on the ceiling far, far above them all. At first John didn't know what the song was...although if he'd been asked what his name was, he would have said Santa Claus, or Luther Vandross, or Teddy Roosevelt. Maybe even Joan Collins.”
“I love the ability to work with very good managers, and to provide the right incentives for them, and truly become a partner with that management, and make that management take a long view.”
“Lawyers are like spiders, they've eat up all the flies, and I guess they'll have to eat each other soon.”
“Nothing is more powerful and liberating than knowledge.”
“Few things in life are certain except death and being taxed.”
“That's a real sign of the times - can you imagine Nick Cave wearing a hoodie? He may not wear one, but he definitely sells them.”
“I didn't really get into golf until I was about 14. My mom and dad were taking lessons from a pro an hour and a half from our farm in Cohuna, Australia. When they got home, I'd ask my mom to explain everything they learned - drills and all.”

Source : "Biography/Personal Quotes". www.imdb.com.

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