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965 Former quotes by 762 unique authors

We planted bugs, microphones, in premises which interested us in the West. We weren't too successful - I would have said unfortunately in former years,… — Markus Wolf
My sense is that, when you look at what people such as former Post reporters Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein have said over the years,… — Ron Wyden
I met the guys through a friend of a friend, and their former drummer had quit. I wasn't too familiar with the Chili Peppers before… — Chad Smith
A collection of anecdotes and maxims is the greatest of treasures for the man of the world, for he knows how to intersperse conversation with… — Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe
When I consider life, 'tis all a cheat. Yet, fooled by hope, men favour the deceit; trust on, and think to-morrow will repay: to-morrow's falser… — John Dryden
It is common sense to take a method and try it. If it fails, admit it frankly and try another. But above all, try something.… — Franklin D. Roosevelt
The difference between a rich man and a poor man, is this - the former eats hen when he pleases, and the latter when he… — Walter Raleigh Sr
There are two modes of establishing our reputation: to be praised by honest men, and to be abused by rogues. It is best, however, to… — Charles Caleb Colton
We have entered the era of the "imperial" former presidency with lavish libraries, special staffs and benefits, around-the-clock Secret Service protection for life and other… — Lawton Chiles
Reason commands us far more imperiously than a master. When we disobey the latter we are punished, when we disobey the former we are fools. — Blaise Pascal
"You're fired!" No other words can so easily and succinctly reduce a confident, self-assured executive to an insecure, groveling shred of his former self. — Frank P Louchheim
Male superiority in former days was easily demonstrated, because if a woman questioned her husband's he could beat her. From superiority in this respect others… — Bertrand Russell
I've been a 3 time former IC Champion, I'm currently the Tag Team Champion. Hell, I've even told Mr. McMahon that he has a very… — Chris Jericho
I'd love to say it was a big acting stretch to do this role, but it's kind of what my life would have been if… — Matthew Morrison
Say I feel all sad and self-indulgent, then get stung by a wasp, my misery feels quite abstract and I long just to be in… — Russell Brand
Long time it fi legalize. Dem sell inna di former CSI. Cah di youth dem wah buy-y-y-y. All big up inna joy through like unu… — Tarrus Riley
Got a chance to meet the McDonald's All Americans from Chicago at the game last night. I found out too that 8 out of 10… — Derrick Rose
My heart is crushed by a former love. Can you help me find a way to carry on again? — All American Rejects
Poe, R-Humble, said his Pakistan Foreign Aid Accountability Act would require the State Department to certify to Congress that Pakistan wasn't giving a sanctuary to… — Unknown Author
Let me tell you a little something about these two men. One's a former federal officer, been in deep cover for five years, knows everywhere… — Fast Five

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