Charles Babbage Those from whose pocket the salary is drawn, and by whose appointment the officer was made, have always a right to discuss the merits of their officers, and their modes of exercising the duties they are paid to perform. – Charles Babbage Appointment Quotes Discuss Quotes Drawn Quotes Duties Quotes Exercising Quotes Merits Quotes Modes Quotes Officer Quotes Officers Quotes Paid Quotes Perform Quotes Pocket Quotes Salary Quotes There are few circumstances which so strongly distinguish the philosopher, as the calmness with which he can reply to criticisms he may think undeservedly severe.
Michael Crichton Historically, the claim of consensus has been the first refuge of scoundrels; it is a way to avoid debate by claiming that the matter is already settled. – Michael Crichton
Mickey Spillane Nobody reads a mystery to get to the middle. They read it to get to the end. If it’s a letdown, they won’t buy anymore. The first page sells that book. The last page sells your next book. – Mickey Spillane
Jaime Lerner A system of bus rapid transit is not only dedicated lanes. You have to have really good boarding conditions – that means paying before entering the bus and boarding at the same level. And at the same time having a good schedule and frequency. – Jaime Lerner
Matt Haig Teenagers are philosophers. They are thinking about the big things like existence and identity at a time when their identities are changing so fast. – Matt Haig
Randi Weingarten There is a recognition that Second Amendment rights, like First Amendment and other rights, come with responsibilities and limitations. There is no reason both sides of the gun debate can’t support policies that both protect the right to legally own guns for sport and safety, and reduce the likelihood of mass fatalities. – Randi Weingarten
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