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    In peace, competition had become difficult, until the British ship owner cried for war; yet he already felt, without acknowledging it even to himself, that in war he was likely to enjoy little profit or pleasure on the day when the long, low, black hull of the Yankee privateer, with her tapering, bending spars, her long-range guns, and her sharp-faced captain, should appear on the western horizon, and suddenly, at the sight of heavy-lumbering British merchantman, should fling out her white wings of canvas, and fly down on her prey.

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We are in impressive form, we play with enthusiasm. Self confidence helped my players to overcome a difficult start.

We are in impressive form, we play with enthusiasm. Self confidence helped my players to overcome a difficult start.

by Carlo Ancelotti Found in: Miscellaneous Quotes,
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It's been a long time since a visit to America stopped being an infallible formula for strengthening the reputation of read more

It's been a long time since a visit to America stopped being an infallible formula for strengthening the reputation of European politicians. In the last decade, however, that contact with the American ally can result in at least as many headaches as it does advantages.

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It's only February and we don't expect Greg to be running the way he was last May, but were anxious read more

It's only February and we don't expect Greg to be running the way he was last May, but were anxious to see how he does outdoors.

by Bobby Anderson Found in: Miscellaneous Quotes,
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It was a blow-out quarter, they did an incredible job. They blew away the consensus (forecast), and first-quarter guidance looks read more

It was a blow-out quarter, they did an incredible job. They blew away the consensus (forecast), and first-quarter guidance looks good.

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He misses playing. He prepared really hard for his senior year. It has been tough on him.

He misses playing. He prepared really hard for his senior year. It has been tough on him.

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Often a seeing a friend in pain outweighs our own pain

Often a seeing a friend in pain outweighs our own pain

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They've won a lot of games in a lot of different ways. Buzzer-beaters, last-second shots. We've had our chances, we read more

They've won a lot of games in a lot of different ways. Buzzer-beaters, last-second shots. We've had our chances, we just haven't been able to get over the hump the last few years.

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I think it's all really positive for the industry. It will force the industry to make the changes that are read more

I think it's all really positive for the industry. It will force the industry to make the changes that are required to make the Internet viable in the long run.

by Marc Andreessen Found in: Miscellaneous Quotes,
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Before, for me, peace could have been synonymous with boredom.

Before, for me, peace could have been synonymous with boredom.

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