Laurence Housman The mere dates of my existence do not interest me, except in one connection. When the Great War started I was too old to be acceptable as a volunteer; when conscription followed I was too old to be conscripted. – Laurence Housman Acceptable Quotes Connection Quotes Conscripted Quotes Conscription Quotes Dates Quotes Existence Quotes Mere Quotes Started Quotes Volunteer Quotes War Quotes The modern form of things had begun to appeal to me, also (as material for satire) politics, and the lives of the great and little, high up in the social scale. The man who bears my name, and who claims to be me, was born on July 15, 1865, the sixth in a family of seven. He was an ugly child, and remained ugly till his eighteenth year, when his looks gradually improved.
Rachel Shenton To be honest, the first thing that hits you when you step off the plane in L.A. is just how eager people are to help you out here – or, at least, that’s what I’ve found. – Rachel Shenton
David Arquette I’m trying to keep my personal life personal. It’s very hard for me because I’m a very honest person. – David Arquette
James Heckman Early intervention programs enrich adverse family environments. The largest effects of the early intervention programs are on noncognitive traits. Now, what do I mean by that? I mean perseverance, motivation, self-esteem, and hard work. – James Heckman
Masayoshi Son As a student, I had a hobby of inventing new ideas for products. For me, thinking of new businesses is like inventing new products. – Masayoshi Son
Ally Brooke Focus on you – your soul, spirit, blessing people with who you are, and following your heart’s passions. – Ally Brooke
Dick Strawbridge I’ve spent 20 years in the Army, and I’m just so fiercely proud of being British. – Dick Strawbridge
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