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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
- Day
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- Nov 07, 2020
When I'm on a movie, I'm unavailable every day for a year and a half. You can't do that with a little baby. Somebody might be able to do it, but not me.
- Life
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- Nov 07, 2020
I've had a lot of careers in my life. When I think about it, I think every piece of that - from being a nurse, a farmer, dealing with real estate - has added to a skill set that I would have been able to use throughout my political career.
- More
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- Nov 07, 2020
We saw simply distribution was changing, content, premium content, premium stars; we're going to be able to do more in the world as it evolves.
- Different Roles
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- Nov 07, 2020
I try to do as many different roles as the system will allow me. That's the benefit of not being in a giant blockbuster where you're the lead and you get typecast in that kind of role. I am able to slip in or out of a lot of different parts.
- Being
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- Nov 07, 2020
I always had that desire of being strong and being able to protect myself, being able to protect others.
- Freedom
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- Nov 07, 2020
Before BLM, there was a dormancy in our black freedom movement. Obviously many of us were doing work, but we've been able to reignite a whole entire new generation, not just inside the U.S. but across the globe, centering black people and centering the fight against white supremacy.
- Only
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- Nov 07, 2020
The only way to gain the kinds of often-generational wealth that the 1% has been able to gain is through controlling the populations it relied on to make its wealth.
- Law
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- Nov 07, 2020
I want to see Black Lives Matter be able to ultimately reduce law enforcement funding.
- Law
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- Nov 07, 2020
I think what's so powerful about Black Lives Matter is we're the first movement able to take on law enforcement and make it a popular discussion.
- Matter
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- Nov 07, 2020
Through Black Lives Matter and social media, we've been able to have a really challenging discussion with America about police and how much it is investing in policing.
- Hope
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- Nov 07, 2020
Christopher Reeve understood that... everything begins with hope. His vision of walking again, his belief that he would be able to in his lifetime, towered over his broken body.
- Challenge
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- Nov 07, 2020
A big part of my decision is not made about whether I'm able to coach in the NHL or if I'm ready to step up and take that challenge. Basically, it's about my family, it's about my children, and this is where my decision is going to have to be made.
- Love
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- Nov 07, 2020
I think I write serious comedies. I would love to be able to write for pure pleasure, but the undertow is always loneliness.
- Nobody
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- Nov 07, 2020
Whenever I have tried to write for other people, that's when my writing has failed, when nobody wanted to read it or buy it. But it's only when I've been able to write a story that makes me excited, only then have other people wanted to read it.
- Job
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- Nov 07, 2020
To get a job as a blackjack dealer, you have to be able to count very quickly. Obviously, you need to do at least math, adding up to 21 very quickly.
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- Nov 07, 2020