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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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Failure is the most terrible thing in our business. When we fail, the whole world knows about it.

Failure is the most terrible thing in our business. When we fail, the whole world knows about it.

by Desi Arnaz Found in: Miscellaneous Quotes,
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A couple of years ago, I called Dave up to write some songs. It just snowballed from there and became read more

A couple of years ago, I called Dave up to write some songs. It just snowballed from there and became a Soft Cell record. There's still a strong chemistry between us.

by Marc Almond Found in: Miscellaneous Quotes,
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[Detroit Deputy Mayor Anthony Adams largely concurs.] I think they actually have a pretty good relationship, ... I think as read more

[Detroit Deputy Mayor Anthony Adams largely concurs.] I think they actually have a pretty good relationship, ... I think as with any strong leaders, you're going to have points of contention where they are going to express their strengths. That doesn't mean they don't respect one another.

by Anthony Adams Found in: Miscellaneous Quotes,
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People like me who believe the left can be a moderate force—we have failed. We are stuck in the medieval read more

People like me who believe the left can be a moderate force—we have failed. We are stuck in the medieval notion that there is an aristocracy and a people, and the people want a piece of what the aristocracy had—a life subsidized enough to have a minimum of work and a maximum of pleasure.

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What they're doing here in Rock Star:INXS is revolutionary. No other band has done anything like this before and I read more

What they're doing here in Rock Star:INXS is revolutionary. No other band has done anything like this before and I think it's a very, very smart move.

by Mig Ayesa Found in: Miscellaneous Quotes,
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We're going to wait [to decide on team discipline]. And that's an internal matter we'll never discuss.

We're going to wait [to decide on team discipline]. And that's an internal matter we'll never discuss.

by Danny Ainge Found in: Miscellaneous Quotes,
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The basic demand of young people and of employees is that the law be withdrawn. He has to respond to read more

The basic demand of young people and of employees is that the law be withdrawn. He has to respond to the people in the street.

by Gerard Aschieri Found in: Miscellaneous Quotes,
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It was a long time in the hot seat and I was hopeful that I might hold on,

It was a long time in the hot seat and I was hopeful that I might hold on,

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Deciding whether to trust or credit a person is always an uncertain task.

Deciding whether to trust or credit a person is always an uncertain task.

by Aldrich Ames Found in: Miscellaneous Quotes,
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