- Improvement
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- Nov 07, 2020
Able Quotes
On capability, readiness and what makes action possible.
These quotes touch on being able to act: governments expected to give straight answers, leaders imagined thinking more imaginatively, and allies working to restore the unity needed to act together. For more, see our Being quotes.
- Last Updated on May 30, 2021
- Game
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- Nov 07, 2020
I don't think I'm going to dwell on one pitch. You've got to be able to shake that off in the middle of the game.
- Always
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- Nov 07, 2020
I've always been interested in the idea of space exploration. When I was younger it was just a dream, but the theory of rockets being able to travel through space was very much alive. I found it very exciting.
- Identity
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- Nov 07, 2020
I wouldn't have been able to move to L.A. if I felt I was going to lose my identity as a New Jerseyian. My accent has gotten thicker since I've lived here.
- Me
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- Nov 07, 2020
A father draws boundaries and calls a halt, whenever necessary. As I didn't have that, I was able to stay childishly naive that much longer - so I did what I liked, because there was nobody stopping me, even when I got it wrong.
- Economy
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- Nov 07, 2020
A market that's as open as possible is the precondition for a successful economy, and a successful economy is the precondition to being able to pay for social security.
- Eyes
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- Nov 07, 2020
You need to be able to climb into a narrative and zip it up under your chin. You need to be able to see through the eyes of the hero, smell what he's smelling, hear what he's hearing.
- Great
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- Nov 07, 2020
There's a great sense of achievement, testosterone, fun, being able to live out your masculinity when you play an action role or an action-adventure or a real tough-guy role.
- Life
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- Nov 07, 2020
Our dreams are a second life. I have never been able to penetrate without a shudder those ivory or horned gates which separate us from the invisible world.
- Life
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- Nov 07, 2020
When I am able to resist the temptation to judge others, I can see them as teachers of forgiveness in my life, reminding me that I can only have peace of mind when I forgive rather than judge.
- Food
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- Nov 07, 2020
If people were able to afford to eat nutritious food, I think they would make better choices.
- Great
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- Nov 07, 2020
I've always really liked murder mysteries and thrillers, and great to be able to be actually part of one.
- Fly
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- Nov 07, 2020
I always thought Tinker bell was really cool. I'd like to be able to shrink down to a really small size and fly around to places, play tricks on people... you know, fairy-like stuff.
- Discipline
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- Nov 07, 2020
I think I've shown I have the defensive discipline to play deep as the No.6 and start the build ups with my passing. I can also play higher up the pitch and make a difference in the opposition area. Being able to do both has helped me to play so many games.
- Moment
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- Nov 07, 2020
The moment I'm most proud of my career is when I got dropped by the headkick by Carlos Condit. I fell down and I was able to stand up.
- Insult
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- Nov 07, 2020