"I think England has been in the long-term damaged by Britishness."

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Source : "Is Britishness a generous thing, or has it damaged England?". "Today" with Jim Naughtie, www.opendemocracy.net. January 17, 2012.

Neal Ascherson

#Thinking Quotes #Long Quotes #England Quotes

“You have to be careful what you say in front of comedy writers because they will absolutely make fun of it in the next episode.”
“I was never the mascot of the Georgia football team.”

Source : "Biography / Personal Quotes". www.imdb.com.
“If we want to save our planet earth, we have a duty to put an end to the capitalist system.”
“What a relief it was to discover that I wasnt realy an idiot! I simply had a learning disability.”
“Focusing totally on technique, you lose the essence and power of simplicity... The other extreme is just as bad; you see it in a lot of Modern works, where the concept is more important than the technique, resulting in very poor craftsmanship.”
“I really enjoy making sure the kids get a healthy dinner, a good bath and several books... I really like to try and end the day with some quality time with my kids. If not, I feel guilty.”
“I'm a God-gifted fighter. I've got vision. I've got very good reaction. I've got a good jab. I seem to be able to hit and not get hit. I've got a good right hand, and that's my power hand. I like to mix it up. I'm never set on one style. I'm always doing something different, and I'm a sponge. I'm always learning more.”
“There was no escaping by means of any journey, however adventurous, one took one's problems and sorrows with one.”

Source : Elizabeth Aston (2006). “The Exploits & Adventures of Miss Alethea Darcy: A Novel”, p.130, Simon and Schuster

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