Significant Quotes

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One of the reasons the deficit got as big as it did, frankly, was because of the economic slowdown, the fall-off in deficits, the terrorist… — Dick Cheney
Human language appears to be a unique phenomenon, without significant analogue in the animal world. — Noam Chomsky
The 'anti-globalisation movement' is the most significant proponent of globalisation - but in the interests of people, not concentrations of state-private power. — Noam Chomsky
Cooking for people is an enormously significant expression of generosity and soulfulness, and entertaining is a way to be both generous and creative. You're sharing… — Ted Allen
As with almost every significant aspect of the Bush presidency, its handling of 9/11 was a catastrophe from start to finish. — Eric Alterman
There is only one thing which can master the perplexed stuff of epic material into unity; and that is, an ability to see in particular… — Lascelles Abercrombie
In Italy, there are so many significant architectural structures in history such as the Pantheon in Rome, or the Duomo. — Tadao Ando
Man is, and always has been, a maker of gods. It has been the most serious and significant occupation of his sojourn in the world. — John Burroughs
It is the main earthly business of a human being to make his home, and the immediate surroundings of his home, as symbolic and significant… — Gilbert K. Chesterton
To play piano is a significant part of my life, my existence. It fulfills a very physical & spiritual need for me. — Michel Legrand
Art is significant deformity. — Roger Fry
In an organization of any significant size, the executives cannot create the future single-handedly. They must develop the enterprise in a constellation of teams within… — Karl Albrecht
The chemical differences among various species and genera of animals and plants are certainly as significant for the history of their origins as the differences… — Ray Lankester
If you have a large bloc of Americans who believe you're trying to keep their ... fellow Hispanics down and deprive them of an opportunity,… — John McCain
We have always tried to concentrate on the long term, and to place bets on technology we believe will have a significant impact over time.… — Larry Page
I have come to believe that our lives can be turned in a different direction, our minds adopt a different way of thinking, by some… — Howard Zinn
Trade justice for the developing world and for this generation is a truly significant way for the developed countries to show commitment to bringing about… — Nelson Mandela
We must remember that one determined person can make a significant difference, and that a small group of determined people can change the course of… — Sonia Johnson
International educational exchange is the most significant current project designed to continue the process of humanizing mankind to the point, we would hope, that men… — J. William Fulbright
Learning to speak, therefore, and the power it brings of intelligent converse with others, is a most impressive further step along the path of independence… — Maria Montessori

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