"In the first place, when there is a policy of intentional aggression, inspired by a desire to get possession of the territory or the trade of another country, right or wrong, a pretext is always sought."

-- Elihu Root

#Country Quotes #Desire Quotes #Territory Quotes

“I had to be at least 8 or 9; I was listening to everything on the radio. You name it, I heard every song.”
“Find your own voice & use it, / use your own voice & find it.”

Source : Jayne Cortez (2002). “Jazz fan looks back”, Hanging Loose Pr
“For me, when I see movies where I kind of know who the characters are and what the situation is, I get bored. To me, it's, "How do I tell a story that will keep the audience engaged?" A great story does that: it's not exactly what you expect.”
“Physical fitness is the first requisite of happiness. In order to achieve happiness, it is imperative to gain mastery of your body. If at the age of 30 you are stiff and out of shape, you are old. If at 60 you are supple and strong then you are young.”
“I tend to play better in the studio, no pressures, just sheer volume and alcohol.”
“Many people die with their music still in them. Why is this so? Too often it is because they are always getting ready to live. Before they know it, time runs out.”
“Football is what I love, and I know I can do it, too.”
“Cause I'm a redneck woman.”

Source : Song: Red Neck Woman

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