Happenstance Theory Quotes & Sayings

The American Senate remained focused on domestic priorities and thwarted all expansionist projects. It kept the army small (25,000 men) and the navy weak. Until 1890, the American army ranked fourteenth in the world, after Bulgaria's, and the American navy was smaller than Italy's even though America's industrial strength was thirteen times that of Italy. America did not participate in international conferences and was treated as a second-rank power. In 1880, when Turkey reduced its diplomatic establishment, it eliminated its embassies in Sweden, Belgium, the Netherlands, and the United States. At the same time, a German diplomat in Madrid offered to take a cut in salary rather than be posted to Washington.18 — Henry Kissinger

Expect only 5% of an intelligence report to be accurate.The trick of a good commander is to isolate the 5%. — Douglas MacArthur

Especially in the realm of bringing an opportunity to do something creative to people, as I said, who wouldn't ordinarily have that opportunity. I think that's very important. — Phil Lesh

I know that feeling when your heart repels your body, not new for me. — Shreya Gupta

There's no excuse for the young ... — Nina Simone

Do not allow your heart to take pleasure with the praises of people, nor be saddened by their condemnation. — Al-Ghazali

At first I thought it was a fear of failure. Now I think you're afraid to succeed. — Jaci Burton

Never choose something because it's easier. — Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni

Personality is the most important thing to an actress's success. — Mae West

Were all of us who were furcated across the Web misintegrals of one sort or another? From religious delusionals to obsessed perfectionists? — L.E. Modesitt Jr.