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The jet stream is a very strong force and pushing a balloon into it is like pushing up against a brick wall, but once we… — Richard Branson
Well, the odds must be against anybody being able to fly around the world in a balloon on the first attempt. All of us who… — Richard Branson
In full accordance with the law - and in order to prevent terrorist attacks on the United States and to save American lives - the… — John O. Brennan
Terrorism needs to be fought against and certainly delegitimized or attacked, but some of the underlying grievances that might in fact lead individuals astray to… — John O. Brennan
If a man, for private profit, tears at the public news, does so with the impatience of one who thinks he actually owns the news… — Jimmy Breslin
Fame really works against actors, in a way, because our anonymity is a wonderful thing for us. — Jeff Bridges
The fear really hits you. That's what you feel first. And then it's the anger and frustration. Part of the problem is how little we… — Charles Bronson
The tyrant grinds down his slaves and they don't turn against him, they crush those beneath them. — Emily Bronte
Humor is just another defense against the universe. — Mel Brooks
The true way to be humble is not to stoop until you are smaller than yourself, but to stand at your real height against some… — Phillips Brooks
I grill almost all of my fish with the skin on because that gives you real protection at least on one side. It's a nice… — Alton Brown
It's never paid to bet against America. We come through things, but its not always a smooth ride. — Warren Buffett
A man with money is no match against a man on a mission. — Doyle Brunson
What holds an Arab leader in power is a mixture of violence and prestige. Both President Assad and King Hussein were felt to have defended… — James Buchan
I want to be ripped apart by music. I want it to be something that feeds and replenishes, or that totally sucks the life out… — Jeff Buckley
The best defense against usurpatory government is an assertive citizenry. — William F. Buckley, Jr.
If you're always battling against getting older, you're always going to be unhappy, because it's going to happen anyhow. — Mitch Albom
I believe the biggest themes of life are put into the best focus when held up against the very sharp light of mortality. — Mitch Albom
You increase muscle bulk by training against resistance. For example, weights. And in ballet, this isn't the case. — Deborah Bull
We will not be intimidated or pushed off the world stage by people who do not like what we stand for, and that is, freedom,… — Madeleine Albright
I venture to say no war can be long carried on against the will of the people. — Edmund Burke
Iraq is a long way from the U.S., but what happens there matters a great deal here. For the risks that the leaders of a… — Madeleine Albright
A true teacher defends his students against his own personal influences. — Amos Bronson Alcott
The true teacher defends his pupils against his own personal influence. He inspires self-trust. He guides their eyes from himself to the spirit that quickens… — Amos Bronson Alcott
I still get wildly enthusiastic about little things... I play with leaves. I skip down the street and run against the wind. — Leo Buscaglia

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