"By and large, women in New Zealand are fortunate compared with some other countries, including many in our own region. But there is still progress to be made."

-- Jenny Shipley

#Country Quotes #Progress Quotes #Made Quotes

“Also I played on a lot of demos in the early days of the Stones.”
“I really love printmaking. Itâ€™s like a mystery and youâ€™re trying to figure out how to rein it in.”
“I've had my ups and downs in my private life.”
“I thought about how stupid it is, that all of us are born destined to desire somebody else, though desire brings with it such disappointment and pain. Humankind's history must be scored bloody with heartbreak. This hankering for affection is a blight upon us.”

Source : Sonya Hartnett (2006). “Surrender”, Candlewick Press (MA)
“People, even children, aren't really afraid of change. They're afraid of not being prepared for change.”

Source : Paul Smith (2012). “Lead with a Story: A Guide to Crafting Business Narratives that Captivate, Convince, and Inspire”, p.29, AMACOM Div American Mgmt Assn
“We can speak our honest minds without compromise and without censorship and to each other and to our people. We can take our message directly to our people.”
“Saying that I've THOUGHT about it doesn't mean that I'm DOING it.”

Source : "Alex Trebek, 71, says leaving 'Jeopardy' not in the cards, for now". www.foxnews.com. May 29, 2012.
“O blessed bounty, giving ail content! The only fautress of all noble arts That lend'st success to every good intent. A grace that rests in the most godlike hearts, By heav'n to none but happy souls infus'd Pity it is, that e'er thou wast abus'd.”

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