"The City is, in terms of its basic functioning, a far-off country of which we know little."

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Source : John Lanchester (2010). “I.O.U.: Why Everyone Owes Everyone and No One Can Pay”, p.23, Simon and Schuster

John Lanchester

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“The Christian must stand fixed to his principles, and not change his habit; but freely show what countryman he is by his holy constancy in the truth.”
“I think it is just stupid economics for a government to approach economic management from a strand of thinking regarding unions as enemies.”
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“Even before President [Barack] Obama announced actions aimed at tightening controls on gun purchases, sales were up, partly in reaction to terrorist attacks in Paris and San Bernardino. Gun dealers say the president's initiatives have spurred sales. At the same time, polling shows more than two thirds of Americans support the president's proposals, including a majority of gun owners.”

Source : Source: www.wbur.org
“I love when people will say, "Oh, my songs are my children." I understand that, but I'm also not afraid to kill my kids. I know when the time has come to throw it in the trash can. With a child you've got to go to therapy and put it in daycare and buy it birthday presents. With a song, you can shove it in a dark closet and tell it you'll be there when you're ready.”

Source : Source: www.interviewmagazine.com
“When authorities warn you of the sinfulness of sex, there is an important lesson to be learned. Do not have sex with the authorities.”
“It is superfluous to be humble on one's own behalf; so many people are willing to do it for one.”
“One of the biggest lessons when it comes to working with friends and family is to have the confidence to fire your mother-in-law if need be. The way to keep issues with loved ones out of the boardroom is to create what I call a start-up prenup, a document that puts the rights and responsibilities of each partner on paper. It's OK to start a business with those you love, but make sure you have a plan if the love goes away. But too often I've seen the dreadful alternative. My advice is formalize your partnership agreement.”

Source : Source: bobmorris.biz

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