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A man's opinions are generally of much more value than his arguments.

— Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr

Rock stars generally don't last in the Senate, starting with John Kennedy. Too much work, too slow, too little juice. Getting something accomplished takes…

— Susan Estrich

I think people just think I am crazy because they see me doing stand-up, but I am generally not. I am very sad. I'm…

— Bobby Lee

As a children's author, reviewers are generally very nice to you. I only ever wrote one adult book and received such a kicking for…

— Anthony Horowitz

And so, as generally happens, those who have most give least, and those with less somehow make shrift to share.

— Geraldine Brooks

For those of us in the political business, generally, it's been pretty much an unwritten but understood rule that family and children are out…

— Michael Nutter

But it is impossible to divide a cube into two cubes, or a fourth power into fourth powers, or generally any power beyond the…

— Pierre de Fermat

I'm pretty indiscriminating, and I have awful taste, generally.

— Nellie McKay

I'm in production year round. I work long hours. I have a dog and a wife. There's not a lot of available time for…

— Ira Glass

Knowledge is generally considered a good thing; so, presumably, knowing more about how the U.S. thinks and operates around the world is also good.

— Peter Singer

The first act is the easiest to plot. The second act is always the hardest to plot. Generally a good, you know, sometimes the…

— Stephen J. Cannell

I'm generally pretty happy about life.

— Phyllis Smith

My wife and kids maybe beg to differ, but I am generally a good guy.

— Ralph Macchio

Generally, I like all islands. There, it is easier to rule.

— Albert Camus

I think I am against stereotype. Generally, Asian guys are more quiet - they study and have a good work ethic. Generally, I have…

— Bobby Lee