Emily Maitlis I have heard somewhere an argument that if the Industrial Revolution – economic development – had started in Africa rather than Europe, then sun and wave technology would now be at the forefront, not the old fossil fuels. – Emily Maitlis Africa Quotes Argument Quotes Development Quotes Economic Quotes Europe Quotes Forefront Quotes Fossil Quotes Fuels Quotes Heard Quotes Industrial Quotes Revolution Quotes Started Quotes Sun Quotes Technology Quotes Wave Quotes I suddenly realize why David Attenborough is the giant he is. It is not just his geographic curiosity, not just his anthropological understanding, not just his gift for narration that simultaneously calms the soul and inspires the mind. It is that behind it all there is such a deep thinker. Some interviews wind you up. Some test your mettle. Some reduce you to a gibbering wreck.
Mark Cavendish I like to have plans in place so I know what I am doing and when. Take nutrition. When I am on the bike I will start off eating solid food like rice cakes made with pistachios or energy bars. Then as the race goes on, halfway though I will switch to gels as they get into your system more quickly and they are easier to palate when you’re tired. – Mark Cavendish
Paul Simon Having a track record to live up to and the history of successes had become a hindrance. It becomes harder to break out of what people expect you to do. – Paul Simon
Rajiv Menon Some films survive long in theatres, and some stay longer in people’s minds. – Rajiv Menon
Iain Duncan Smith I am an optimist about the UK. We have been involved in trade with our European partners, which we will always be doing whatever this relationship is. We are a member of the EU. That gives us benefits. But we have to figure out where that is going. In the world, we are a global trader already. – Iain Duncan Smith
FriendshipLi PengTrust At the beginning of the new century, it is the common aspiration of the peoples of the two countries to deepen mutual understanding, enhance trust, develop friendship and strengthen cooperation. – Li Peng
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