I could have closed down bits of British Home Stores to make more money but it's not my style. I want to make my money as a retailer, not by putting people out of work. ~Philip Green
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As the bee collects nectar and departs without injuring the flower, or its color or fragrance, so let the sage dwell on earth. ~Gautama Buddha
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An apt quotation is as good as an original remark. ~Proverb
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I like my raps, but I'm never too happy with some of 'em because I feel like they could be better. But every time I hear my flow on that song I wow myself. ~Tyler The Creator
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I like acting and things when I like the writing. If I don't like the writing, I don't like acting. I think in some ways everything starts for me from the place of writing. ~Greta Gerwig
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We have different forms assigned to us in the school of life, different gifts imparted. All is not attractive that is good. Iron is useful, though it does not sparkle like the diamond. Gold has not the fragrance of a flower. So different persons have various modes of excellence, and we must have an eye to all. ~William Wilberforce
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When planning for a year, plant corn. When planning for a decade, plant trees. When planning for life, train and educate people. ~Chinese Proverb
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A wise man learns by the mistakes of others, a fool by his own. ~Latin Proverb
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The world is wonderful and beautiful and good beyond one's wildest imagination. ~D. H. Lawrence
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To break boundaries interests me. With all the knowledge that is available now in the world, it should be accessible to everyone. You can get so much information on the Internet now, and yet there are so many places in the world where people just don't have the education. ~Melanie Griffith
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When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it. ~Paulo Coelho
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Rice is born in water and must die in wine. ~Italian Proverb
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If every fool wore a crown, we should all be kings. ~Welsh Proverb
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Praise the young and they will blossom. ~Irish Proverb
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You can't, Brooke, you can't leave. You're mine. ~Katy Evans
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A horse is worth more than riches. ~Spanish Proverb
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He that is rich will not be called a fool. ~Spanish Proverb
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An ounce of blood is worth more than a pound of friendship. ~Spanish Proverb
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A short visit is best and that not too often. ~Irish Proverb
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Do not beat the wolf, and do not cause hunger to the sheep. ~Arabic Proverb
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As proud as a peacock. ~Proverb
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Trust in God, but tie your camel. ~Arabic Proverb
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A dog that barks does not bite. ~Arabic Proverb
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Do not look where you fell, but where you slipped. ~African Proverb
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I had a friend whose family had dinner together. The mother would tuck you in at night and make breakfast in the morning. They even had a spare bike for a friend. It just seemed so amazing to me. ~Moon Unit Zappa
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