Disaster Quotes

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Meanwhile, fears of universal disaster sank to an all time low over the world. — Isaac Asimov
Lebanon was under Israeli occupation, up to its capital, but we did not consider that a disaster. Why? Because it was very clear that there… — Bashar al-Assad
If a sufficient number of management layers are superimposed on top of each other, it can be assured that disaster is not left to chance. — Norman Ralph Augustine
As a species, we've somehow survived large and small ice ages, genetic bottlenecks, plagues, world wars and all manner of natural disasters, but I sometimes… — Diane Ackerman
I would hate now to be married. It does occur to me on occasion that, if I fall and hit my head, there will be… — Lauren Bacall
I always leave that for other people to decide, because some of the things I consider to be disasters are some people's favorite movies. And… — Christian Bale
The beef industry has contributed to more American deaths than all the wars of this century, all natural disasters, and all automobile accidents combined. — Neal Barnard
We virtually never feel our age, but thinking that we should can lead to disaster. — Martha Beck
I went through a big Alice Cooper phase, which was probably a major influence on my writing style later, especially after Plastic Surgery Disasters. — Jello Biafra
In the middle of a recession, where we're just climbing out of it, where the economy -unemployment is still at 9.7 percent, the idea of… — Joe Biden
Never in our country's history have we witnessed a natural disaster that has impacted so many people in such a wide area. In fact, as… — Jo Bonner
There also is the plight that comes from natural disasters; these natural disasters could be alleviated or dealt with; we only need some time to… — Bhumibol Adulyadej
Failure is simply the non-presence of success. But a fiasco is a disaster of mythic proportions. — Orlando Bloom
Mr. Speaker, from hurricanes and floods in Latin America to earthquakes in Asia, natural disasters are increasingly becoming a regular feature of life for large… — Earl Blumenauer
It's not natural disasters that are to blame for the deprivation of the North Korean people, but the failed policies of Kim Jong Il. — John Bolton
I learned a long time ago that trying to micromanage the perfect vacation is always a disaster. That leads to terrible times. — Anthony Bourdain
Governments of rich countries spend some $6bn of tax money a year on disaster relief and development aid overseas, while each new earthquake, famine or… — James Buchan
I hope I'm wrong, but I am afraid that Iraq is going to turn out to be the greatest disaster in American foreign policy -… — Madeleine Albright
After-school tutoring programs, care for the elderly, shelters for the homeless, disaster relief work, and a variety of other services would all benefit from government… — Tony Campolo
Every decision is liberating, even if it leads to disaster. Otherwise, why do so many people walk upright and with open eyes into their misfortune? — Elias Canetti

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