Brackmans West Quotes & Sayings

Throughout history, megalomaniacs and tyrants have used such epithets - "father of the nation," "dear leader" - but the terms usually have a hollow ring. Modern experience suggests that the titles are more about brainwashing and subjugation than the expression of popular acclaim. And yet, when it comes to ancient Egypt, scholars still balk at such an interpretation. — Toby A.H. Wilkinson

It's a complicated issue, but I define myself as an American, primarily. — Deborah Eisenberg

Strategy means making clear-cut choices about how to compete. — Jack Welch

The most difficult problem in conducting is intonation. You must know what is wrong and how to correct it. — Pierre Boulez

It's not conditions but decisions that determine our lives. — Anthony Robbins

Let me get this straight," Nina said. "You haven't kissed me because the setting isn't suitably romantic?"
"This isn't about romance . A proper kiss, a proper courtship. There's a way these things should be done."
"For proper thieves?" The corners of her beautiful mouth curled and for a moment he was afraid she would laugh at him, but she simply shook her head and drew even nearer. Her body was the barest breath from his now. The need to close that scrap of distance was maddening.
"The first day you showed up at my house for this proper courtship, I would have cornered you in the pantry," she said. — Leigh Bardugo

The reason I'm a Yankee is that George Steinbrenner out hustled everybody else. — Reggie Jackson

It is still fashionable to believe that how you organize yourself religiously in this life may matter for eternity. Unless we can erode the prestige of that kind of thinking, we're not going to be able to undermine these divisions in our world. — Sam Harris

The world would get along very well without literature. It would get along even better without man. — Jean-Paul Sartre

Sin may result from activities that begin innocently or that are perfectly legitimate in moderation, but in excess they can cause us to veer from the straight and narrow path to our destruction. — Joseph B. Wirthlin

I tried my best [on audition for X-Files], and it worked out. I got the part. So I was flabbergasted. — Rhys Darby

There is no casting director; there is no producer monitoring your upload button. Anyone that looks like anyone can upload a video. I think YouTube and the digital space does set a really good example for the rest of the industry in that sense. — Lilly Singh