"There is a certain imperiousness, in the manner of speaking and in actions, which makes itself felt everywhere, and soon wins attention and respect. This commanding quality is useful in all affairs, and even for obtaining what we ask for."

-- Madeleine de Souvre, marquise de Sable

#Respect Quotes #Winning Quotes #Quality Quotes

“People have wanted to narrate since first we banged rocks together & wondered about fire. Thereâ€™ll be tellings as long as there are any of us here, until the stars disappear one by one like turned-out lights.”
“The supply-side effect of a restrictive monetary policy is likely to be perverse, in that high interest rates enter into costs and thus exert inflationary pressure.”

Source : "Full Employment and Price Stability: The Macroeconomic Vision of William S. Vickrey".
“And then I bought my own horse, which I had until it died.”
“Just like the moon, I'll step aside, and let your sun shine while I follow behind...”

Source : Song: Angel, Album: Pocketful of Sunshine, 2008
“Only if we are secure in our beliefs can we see the comical side of the universe.”
“What I cannot create, I do not understand.”
“Why is the forecast so bland? Why instead of 'stormy' don't they just say the sea's 'a frothing maelstrom of terror and hopelessness'?”
“One of the great rules of hockey is: On the Stanley Cup, all germs are healthy.”

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