- Nov 07, 2020
Long Quotes
On patience, process and playing the long game.
Several quotes here describe how long real work actually takes: commissioning a television show, learning from mistakes only years later, or thinking generationally about where humanity stands. For a related theme, see our Long Time quotes.
- Last Updated on May 30, 2021
- People
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- Nov 07, 2020
I believe in helping young people rock causes they care about because I was one of those young people... a long time ago.
- Extravagance
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- Nov 07, 2020
My Christian Louboutins are also one of the secrets to my not-for-profit success. Here's why - and it's something that everyone who manages employees, whether in a for-profit business or a not-for-profit, should keep in mind: A little extravagance goes a long way.
- Figuring
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- Nov 07, 2020
Movies don't look hard, but figuring it out, getting the shape of it, getting everybody's character right and having it be funny, make sense and be romantic, it's creating a puzzle. Yes, having been a writer for so long, I have an awareness of when things are going awry, but it doesn't mean I know how to fix them.
- Myself
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- Nov 07, 2020
I'm not a very patient person. I'll take those quick risks to see if it's going to work versus taking the long and tortuous road of trying to guarantee myself that something will work. That's like self-mutilation to me.
- Internet
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- Nov 07, 2020
The one problem with the Internet for journalists who like doing long form is that any story that's going to involve 16 screens on the web page... that's asking a lot of people.
- Medical
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- Nov 07, 2020
For my convalescence, I had to exercise my voice only with vowels. It is a medical rule after a long loss of voice.
- Remember
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- Nov 07, 2020
I've been writing in some way, shape, or form for as long as I can remember.
- Endure
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- Nov 07, 2020
As soldiers in Israel's army, one of the most grueling training regimens we had to endure was a long march while carrying a comrade on a stretcher.
- Me
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- Nov 07, 2020
Wherever I go, I'm asked about my marriage. I believe this phase, where people constantly want to know about my marriage, it won't last long. Let me enjoy while it lasts.
- Parents
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- Nov 07, 2020
As long as there is no proselytism... we must facilitate the partnership between parents and schools.
- Live
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- Nov 07, 2020
Prostitution and corruption are two things that mankind has had to live with for so long.
- Hard Work
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- Nov 07, 2020
I speak for all Malaysians in expressing my admiration for the Queen and the grace, poise and selflessness with which she has carried out her duties during her long reign. She represents the very best of British traits: dignity, resilience and hard work.
- Punishment
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- Nov 07, 2020
It is possible to tolerate anything as long as it only affects you. But the method of collective punishment is bigger than that.
- Hair
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- Nov 07, 2020
When I die, I want to be buried in a long long-sleeve black Ralph Lauren dress and brown chunky boots. I want my hair styled like his models, long hair that flows. I also want natural makeup with a light pink lip.
- Together
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- Nov 07, 2020
Arranged marriages get a bad reputation. Do they always work? No, but that’s true of all marriages. As long as you aren’t forced, who cares how you get together?
- People
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- Nov 07, 2020