We need to understand that we are not each others' enemies in this country. And it is only the political class that derives its power by creating friction. It is only the media that derives its importance by creating friction... that uses every little thing to create this chasm between people. This is not who we are.
Because power corrupts society's demands for moral authority and character increase as the importance of the position increases.
The constitution vests the power of declaring war in Congress therefore no offensive expedition of importance can be undertaken until after they shall have deliberated upon the subject and authorized such a measure.
I was raised on the values of speaking up and making a positive difference in a very political family that believed in the importance of public service.
I understand the damage the expenses crisis has done to Parliament and the paramount importance of restoring trust in our politics.
We discussed politics but we also talked about the importance of hard work personal responsibility living within your means keeping your word. Those lessons stay with you throughout your life.
Is there any purpose to translating poetry? A poem does not contain information of importance like a signpost or a warning notice.
I came here as a practical man to talk not simply on the question of peace and war but to treat another question which is of hardly less importance - the enormous and burdensome standing armaments which it is the practice of modern Governments to sustain in time of peace.
Churchill knew the importance of peace and he also knew the price of it. Churchill finally got his voice of course. He stressed strategy but it was his voice that armed England at last with the old-fashioned moral concepts of honor and duty justice and mercy.
Like all Israelis I yearn for peace. I see the utmost importance in taking all possible steps that will lead to a solution of the conflict with the Palestinians.
I attach the greatest importance to an amplification of the peace efforts in the Middle East. I would also like to see a greater dialogue between the U.S. and the EU.
I've learned the importance of loving what you do. I have also learned more patience due to the nature of the music business.
The least movement is of importance to all nature. The entire ocean is affected by a pebble.
I believe 100 percent in the power and importance of music.
When I left 20th Century-Fox to freelance my agent believed that getting big money was the way to establish real importance in our industry.
Having a child makes you realize the importance of life - narcissism goes out the window. Heaven on earth is looking at my little boy. The minute he was born I knew if I never did anything other than being a mom I'd be fine.
As a player I was fortunate to work with coaching and medical staffs that underscored the importance of utilizing injury prevention exercises which contributed to my healthy and long playing career.
And as a nurse I know very well the importance for example of electronic medical records.
There is no doubt that as a society we have become blase about the importance of marriage as a stabilising influence and less inclined to prize it as a worthwhile institution.
When I talk about the importance of the institution of marriage I think of the commitment and the significance of standing in front of those closest to you and promising fidelity to your partner 'til death do you part.'
And that is why marriage and family law has emphasized the importance of marriage as the foundation of family addressing the needs of children in the most positive way.
Marriage? It's like asparagus eaten with vinaigrette or hollandaise a matter of taste but of no importance.
Difficult times have helped me to understand better than before how infinitely rich and beautiful life is in every way and that so many things that one goes worrying about are of no importance whatsoever.
I think we Americans of all people understand the importance of a good legal constitutional framework as the basis of political life.