I procrastinate in spades. In my defence, I also try to have all other distractions solved before I can concentrate on writing.… — Markus Zusak Copy Share Image
I think as much as I talk about humour being a defence mechanism, I'm also really grateful that I developed it, because… — Simon Amstell Copy Share Image
Defence was an afterthought, prompted by necessity; and its introduction as a State function, though effected doubtless with a view to the… — Benjamin Tucker Copy Share Image
I do not intend to dispute in any way the need for defence cuts and the need for government spending cuts in… — Stephen Harper Copy Share Image
Buckwheat, like Marmite and durian, is a seriously divisive foodstuff, so it needs a seriously capable defence team if it's ever going… — Yotam Ottolenghi Copy Share Image
So I don't think that the default mode of aggressive interviewing is useful, because politicians just build a defence against it. In… — Graham Linehan Copy Share Image
I don't imagine Heads of Government would ever be able to say I'm not an economist therefore I can't take decisions on… — Thabo Mbeki Copy Share Image
Enlightened self-interest from those involved in hydrocarbons should lead to the support of technologies enabling the clean use of hydrocarbons, such as… — Nicholas Stern Copy Share Image
My applications submitted to the Tribunal regarding my interview during the hunger strike were misinterpreted, and it was published in the press… — Bhagat Singh Copy Share Image
“You can be sure of succeeding in your attacks if you only attack places which are undefended.You can ensure the safety of… — Ralph D. Sawyer Copy Share Image
Rattlesnakes are only too plentiful everywhere; along the river bottoms, in the broken, hilly ground, and on the prairies and the great… — Theodore Roosevelt Copy Share Image
Until I was about 14, I was a fat boy, or at least I looked like a fat boy. I think that… — Pippa Evans Copy Share Image
When grand plans for scientific and defence technologies are made, do the people in power think about the sacrifices the people in… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
The weapons that were once outside sharpening themselves on war are now indoors there, in the fortress, fragile in glass cases; Why… — Margaret Atwood Copy Share Image
We will work with industrial or Dept. Of Defence sponsorship as long as we keep our principals of openness firm we're proud… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
You have to win the title with a strong team and a strong defence, but I don't only like to talk about… — Patrice Evra Copy Share Image
The Berlin Defence suited my strategy for the match. I had a defensive strategy - Actually, I had in my pocket some… — Vladimir Kramnik Copy Share Image
One of the marked characteristics of the U.K. security industry as compared with defence is the lack of company scale. This can… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
I used to play central defence for Sheffield United. I had Chris Morgan at the side of me, which helped me a… — Kyle Walker Copy Share Image
All knives and forks were working away at a rate that was quite alarming; very few words were spoken; and everybody seemed… — Charles Dickens Copy Share Image
The spirit of sacrifice and selflessness of the defence forces is an inspiration for all Indians. Strong armed forces are necessary for… — Narendra Modi Copy Share Image
The man whose silent daysIn harmless joys are spent,Whom hopes cannot delude,Nor sorrow discontent:That man needs neither towersNor armour for defence,Nor secret… — Thomas Campion Copy Share Image
I think a legitimate target is the enemy and [the] enemy is basically in uniform, but not all [are] in Uniform. For… — Joe Slovo Copy Share Image
We will ensure that the important characters of what make 'Make in India' an important flagship programme for PM Modi is given… — Nirmala Sitharaman Copy Share Image
I could give examples of cabinet ministers, including defence ministers, who have no technological culture at all. In other words, what I… — Paul Virilio Copy Share Image
Well, you have a defence attache here, that's a step forward. Your Defence Minister has been here, our defence people have exchanges… — Sellapan Ramanathan Copy Share Image
So my own suspicion is that the attorney has stopped this prosecution because part of her defence was to question legality and… — Clare Short Copy Share Image
No one is going to question my commitment to the defence of our nation. I don't know what it is these Republicans,… — John F. Kerry Copy Share Image
It wasn't in the states best interest to let the jury know, they said it would raise doubt that John Gacy acted… — John Wayne Gacy Copy Share Image
The time comes in the life of any nation when there remain only two choices - submit or fight. That time has… — Nelson Mandela Copy Share Image
After spending so much time in America, I started travelling with 'In Defence of English Cooking' by George Orwell. It's archaic and… — Jamie Hince Copy Share Image
I went to work for the Civil Service. I'd wanted to work for the Ministry of Defence because I had some far-fetched… — Paul O'Grady Copy Share Image
Some bold and structural reforms have been initiated such as easing on limits on foreign direct investment in defence manufacturing, privatisation of… — Anurag Thakur Copy Share Image
To suggest things may be going on in our brains that we aren't fully conscious of, that we unknowingly make classist, sexist… — Michaela Coel Copy Share Image
We won't apologise for our way of life, nor will we weaver in its defence, and for those who seek to advance… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
Anyone, they say, is entitled to change his mind. Not about the defence of Britain, you're not. You either feel it in… — Michael Portillo Copy Share Image
Scotland forms a crucial part of our Armed Forces which should not be jeopardised by rushed cuts or a rush to the… — Philip Hammond Copy Share Image
Legitimate steps of self-defence which Israel takes in its war against Palestinian terror - actions which any sovereign state is obligated to… — Ariel Sharon Copy Share Image
See skulking Truth to her old cavern fled, Mountains of Casuistry heap'd o'er her head! Philosophy, that lean'd on Heav'n before, Shrinks… — Alexander Pope Copy Share Image
Yes, we were amazed when that happened. It was a real joke to us. Konrad Lueg and I did a Happening, and… — Gerhard Richter Copy Share Image
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