While Quotes

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For the liberal state to accommodate a diversity of beliefs while having few positive convictions is one of the more admirable achievements of civilization. — Terry Eagleton
The German philosopher Walter Benjamin had the curious notion that we could change the past. For most of us, the past is fixed while the… — Terry Eagleton
I do my thinking while I walk. It just loosens up the mind in the way that you don't get when you are sitting at… — Graham Swift
In 1916 I was discharged from military service, or rather, given a sort of leave of absence on the understanding that I might be recalled… — George Grosz
Beauty has been democratised. No longer the preserve of movie stars and models but available to all. But while the invitation to beauty is welcomed,… — Susie Orbach
The analyst's psyche operates as a kind of... something to hold on to while somebody's going through therapy, if they're deconstructing their own psyche, if… — Susie Orbach
Having lived in the arid deserts of Southern California since the 1970s, my interest in water conservation is a very personal concern. Water! The source… — Eric Burdon
I look upon The Animals, they were a great band initially, we left our mark, but thing was it was a band that couldn't live… — Eric Burdon
I was once stranded on a broken-down boat in shark-infested waters in the middle of the Indian Ocean for five days before we were rescued… — Helena Christensen
While everyone has a right to his or her opinion, the people who are informed have more of a right. — Bill Dixon
The overwhelming triumph of the international multimedia conglomerate has resulted in less diversity within the field and has made it much harder for newer writers… — Alan Dean Foster
To me, Arnold was a pioneer in the spirit of Thomas Edison or Benjamin Franklin, while Tiger is a pioneer in the spirit of Bill… — Mark McCormack
I give off rather mixed messages about the law. On the one hand, I can honestly say I don't miss working in a law office.… — John Grisham
I just think my body can't handle it any more. I did try a little drink a while back, and I was actually physically ill.… — Ronnie Wood
Primarily I'm a meat man, although once in a while I toy with a few vegetables. — Nat King Cole
Trust me, my runners aren't going to run one event while looking past it to the second event. When they get on the line for… — Alberto Salazar
I am always anxious to know what has happened while I've been asleep. — Christian Lacroix
I am going to fight capitalism even if it kills me. It is wrong that people like you should be comfortable and well fed while… — Sylvia Pankhurst
It's getting too late in my life to care about the small things. It's getting too late to not be brave, to not live my… — Helen Hunt
I've always had to force myself to make friends and speak to people. My parents were quiet, and it took me a while to get… — Helen Hunt

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