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    Whoever is admitted or sought for, in company, upon any other account than that of his merit and manners, is never respected there, but only made use of. We will have such-a-one, for he sings prettily; we will invite such-a-one to a ball, for he dances well; we will have such-a-one at supper, for he is always joking and laughing; we will ask another because he plays deep at all games, or because he can drink a great deal. These are all vilifying distinctions, mortifying preferences, and exclude all ideas of esteem and regard. Whoever is had (as it is called) in company for the sake of any one thing singly, is singly that thing, and will never be considered in any other light; consequently never respected, let his merits be what they will.

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If I'm going to do something, I do it spectacularly or I don't do it at all.

If I'm going to do something, I do it spectacularly or I don't do it at all.

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We learn more by looking for the answer to a question and not finding it than we do from learning read more

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Today's uncertainties call for vigilance by the authorities in both mature and emerging market economies in pursuing sound economic policies. read more

Today's uncertainties call for vigilance by the authorities in both mature and emerging market economies in pursuing sound economic policies. Investors need to recognize the costly consequences of sudden reversals in global conditions that could impact the markets.

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I have resigned from MSG (Madison Square Garden Network) and have been let go from NBC. I fully understand the read more

I have resigned from MSG (Madison Square Garden Network) and have been let go from NBC. I fully understand the position in which the networks found themselves due to my very painful situation. In the interest of my family, my friends and my many supporters, I step aside with deep humility and seek to reconstruct my personal and professional life.

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I just thought it was unconscionable for the Congress to insert itself into this debate. We are particularly unqualified to read more

I just thought it was unconscionable for the Congress to insert itself into this debate. We are particularly unqualified to make that decision and to intrude ourselves into the lives of this family.

by Gary Ackerman Found in: Miscellaneous Quotes,
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It's preposterous, but [director Doug] Liman gives it such a seductive, playfully hip texture that you happily embrace the fantasy. read more

It's preposterous, but [director Doug] Liman gives it such a seductive, playfully hip texture that you happily embrace the fantasy. ... Brad and Angelina are the whole show here. They bring out the best in each other.

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She tells enough white lies to ice a wedding cake.

She tells enough white lies to ice a wedding cake.

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Power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely.

Power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely.

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A couple of hours talking to travel agents can save you a lot of headaches down the road.

A couple of hours talking to travel agents can save you a lot of headaches down the road.

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