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Imagination is like a lofty building reared to meet the sky; whereas fancy is a balloon that soars at the wind's will.
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Everyone's looking for the perfect teacher, but although their teachings might be divine, teachers are all too human, and that's something people find hard to accept. Don't confuse the teacher with the lesson, the ritual with the ecstasy, the transmitter of the symbol with the symbol itself.
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Gender-based violence is one of the most pervasive and yet least-recognized human rights abuses in the world.
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Look, a lot of directors were actors, even if they were unsuccessful actors which I think is helpful. I think it's a really helpful thing for a director to have experienced that. It helps you know how to talk to actors and how to get what you need from them.
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I fell in love with Africa and began helping people fix things there.
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I'm mentally getting myself ready to talk about it all year long because I know it's going to come. My main focus is not to really concentrate on that... So many things have to line up, to be healthy and consistent for so many games, to get to that point. I know as we get closer we're going to talk about it more. But believe me, when it's done, if it gets done, it will be a huge achievement and I'm definitely going to soak it in. But at this time, it's not at the top of my mind.
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I really think that most people around the world know how well-intended Americans are.
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I know what my strengths are, and I know what my not strengths are.
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The one thing I can't get enough of is boxing. I love sparring in the ring or just doing the training, and it's easily one of the most effective ways of keeping off fat.
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Anyone who has ever had the feeling of being higher than a kite after giving a public speech is well aware of the effects of attention.
