They obviously collected a lot of votes, but these monies could not solve the structural problems that these people face. But the only result, the only consequence, was that a big sum from the budget was wasted this way.
AKBAR GANJITo take the measure of oneself by reference to one’s colleagues leads to envy or complacency rather than constructive self-examination.
More Benno C. Schmidt, Jr. Quotes
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I love to live in the past because it is the only place where I find you.
ELAINE HAYS -
Each time an actor acts he does not hide; he exposes himself.
RODNEY DANGERFIELD -
If interviews are just interviews or if music is just music, why are we even doing it? You only get so many hours in a lifetime, man.
BEN HARPER -
I shall listen to my heart and it shall save me. I shall listen to my heart and I’ll be free.
BARRY WEBSTER -
Happiness depends on your mindset and attitude.
ROY T. BENNETT -
I never met a politician who didn’t want to be a guitar player in a rock band. I’ve got the opportunity to say what I believe in.
BILLY BRAGG -
Money’s a horrid thing to follow, but a charming thing to meet.
HENRY JAMES -
I forgive you for not knowing your worth – letter to self.
JAMIL ELHAGE -
The Lord forbid that I should be out of debt, as if indeed I could not be trusted.
FRANCOIS RABELAIS -
No wise man ever wished to be younger.
JONATHAN SWIFT -
The only thing I can do is wipe my arse, brush my teeth, turn up and do the best work I can.
TOM HARDY -
The weak are more likely to make the strong weak than the strong are likely to make the weak strong.
MARLENE DIETRICH -
The story of Salome, the play itself and what it is, what it contains, and my journey as an actor, as a director, as a filmmaker, as a person struggling with whatever I’m struggling with.
AL PACINO -
Never leave someone you care about on negative terms.
JACKLYN TYSON -
If you own up to your mistakes, you don’t suffer as much. But that’s a tough lesson to learn.
LEE IACOCCA