Ashton Eaton I want to see where I measure up against everyone in the world and everyone who has ever competed in the sport, and there’s that innate sense of wanting to challenge myself. I’m competitive in all aspects. – Ashton Eaton Aspects Quotes Challenge Quotes Competed Quotes Competitive Quotes Innate Quotes Measure Quotes Sense Quotes Sport Quotes I would like to have a decathlon where all of my throws are really consistent and set the tone. That I’m good all-around, not just a speed and jump guy. I remember growing up, having sports to go to, having recess, those were the things I looked forward to. Yes, I’m an athlete, but I had buddies who weren’t, and they looked forward to it, too.
David Carr Keep in mind that when public figures get in trouble for something they said, it is usually not because they misspoke, but because they accidentally told the truth. – David Carr
John Hoeven Our Keystone legislation received strong bipartisan support in the Senate. Although it didn’t receive the 60 votes necessary for passage, 56 senators – a majority – voted in favor of the bill. Despite President Obama’s actively lobbying against the bill, we still won the support of 11 Democrats. – John Hoeven
Phyllis George There’s a fine line between being sweet and innocent and being a tough broad. – Phyllis George
Adi Godrej The Godrej group is expanding rapidly. However, we are not diversifying much. – Adi Godrej
Lizzie Velasquez But after the TED talk went viral, I called Sara Hirsh Bordo, who had produced TEDxAustinWomen, to ask her advice. She told me she’d like to do a documentary, and that we should work together on anti-bullying efforts. – Lizzie Velasquez
Jill Lepore When I was a kid, I used to deliver the newspaper all over town, cramming papers between screen doors and into mailboxes and under doormats. – Jill Lepore
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