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No one in the world can beat Ella Fitzgerald as a riff singer.

Ethel Waters American Musician

Europeans say they are proud of their social fabric, of strong rights for workers and the weak in society.

David Korten American Activist

An idea's birth is legitimate if one has the feeling that one is catching oneself plagiarizing oneself.

Karl Kraus Austrian Writer

Has fortune dealt you some bad cards. Then let wisdom make you a good gamester.

Francis Quarles English Poet

While mantling on the maiden's cheek Young roses kindled into thought.

Thomas Moore Irish Poet

Let a nation's fervent thanks make some amends for the toils and sufferings of those who survive.

Edward Everett American Statesman

Yes, but with the Cube there are many flashes, there are many aha's.

Erno Rubik Hungarian Inventor

Men... are bettered and improved by trial, and refined out of broken hopes and blighted expectations.

Frederick William Robertson English Clergyman

When people speak of creating superhumanly intelligent beings, they are usually imagining an AI project.

Vernor Vinge American Writer

Rockefeller once explained the secret of success. 'Get up early, work late - and strike oil.'

Joey Adams American Comedian

Remember, a chip on the shoulder is a sure sign of wood higher up.

Brigham Young American Leader

I love being a redhead. It's a rare thing, so I think there's a bond between redheads.

Laura Prepon American Actress

The sound of the orchestra is one of the most magnificent musical sounds that has ever existed.

Chick Corea American Musician

The movie wasn't a hit, although it did well in Europe for some reason.

Lee Hazlewood American Musician

Of all the properties which belong to honorable men, not one is so highly prized as that of character.

Henry Clay American Statesman

Jazz is the last refuge of the untalented. Jazz musicians enjoy themselves more than anyone listening to them does.

Tony Wilson British Journalist

Shakespeare doesn't really write subtext, you play the subtext.

Gary Oldman English Actor

I've spent several years in Hollywood, and I still think the movie heroes are in the audience.

Wilson Mizner American Dramatist

What likelihood is there of corrupting a man who has no ambition?

Samuel Richardson English Novelist

I'd never do a film that would hurt anyone's sentiments, be it Indian or not.

Akshay Kumar Indian Actor