Obama invented himself against all odds and repeated parental abandonment, and he worked hard to regiment his emotions. But now that can… — Maureen Dowd Copy Share Image
When you have a nonverbal conversation with a total stranger, then he can't cover himself with words, he can't create a wall. — Marina Abramovic Copy Share Image
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For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and everyone who humbles himself will be exalted. — Jesus Christ Copy Share Image
Washington's birthday is worthy of celebration - he is one of the greatest men in history. But Washington himself would likely have… — Ben Shapiro Copy Share Image
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To me, a leader is someone who holds her- or himself accountable for finding potential in people and processes. And so what… — Brene Brown Copy Share Image
If Bret went in there and stunk the place out, then they probably wouldn't have brought the little brother in. So just… — Owen Hart Copy Share Image
The United States is a country where practically everybody considers himself middle class. — Timothy Noah Copy Share Image
Ellis's understanding of himself and the world around him certainly develops because of his adventures, and part of that development comes through… — Margaret Mahy Copy Share Image
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My grandfather lived to be late 90s on one side and on the other side, 70s or something. And my father died… — Clint Eastwood Copy Share Image
The gummy bears tattoo was my idea. It's my son's favorite candy. The sketch was my other son's idea. It's a self-portrait… — Prince Fielder Copy Share Image
The journalist confines himself to the clean, gentlemanly work of exposing the griefs and shames of others. — Janet Malcolm Copy Share Image
I thought his performance was absolutely wonderful and had said so, but he seemed, as actors quite often are when they first… — John Schlesinger Copy Share Image
Only one American has given his life for Iranian democracy. He was a young idealist from Nebraska named Howard Baskerville. In 1907,… — Stephen Kinzer Copy Share Image
'I Am Legend' is quite unusual for its time. I just wanted to write a story about female boxers, and I couldn't… — Richard Matheson Copy Share Image
An actor puts himself in the hands of a director. And the director's first responsibility, obviously, is to tell the story, but… — Tobin Bell Copy Share Image
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