#exam

In examining the potential of individuals, we must focus on their strengths and not just their mistakes. We cannot be limited by what they may have spilled in the kitchen. ↗

— William Pollard

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The ancient Greeks were the first ones to say an unexamined life is not worth living. They don't tell you of course what we found out, an examined life not that fascinating either. ↗

— Colin Quinn

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Goodwill can be indicated in various ways. I raised that particular example because at that time I was in charge. Today, I'm not in a position to present other possibilities. ↗

— Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani

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Kennedy lied and lied about his health while he was alive, even using his father's influence to get into the Navy without ever taking a medical examination. ↗

— Richard Reeves

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A philosopher is, no doubt, entitled to examine even those distinctions that are to be found in the structure of all languages... in that case, such a distinction may be imputed to a vulgar error, which ought to be corrected in philosophy. ↗

— Thomas Reid

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South Africa's increasingly, for example, the largest foreign investor in various other parts of Africa. ↗

— Susan Rice

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This is perhaps the most profound meaning of the book of Job, the best example of wisdom. ↗

— Paul Ricoeur

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People never improve unless they look to some standard or example higher or better than themselves. ↗

— Tryon Edwards

#example #higher #improve #look #never

There are a lot of influences from different countries in my music. For example, I chose the guitar in my music, I think that it is a feminine instrument, so when I do not sing, the music expresses my voice. ↗

— Paulina Rubio

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I know that if I'd had to go and take an exam for acting, I wouldn't have got anywhere. You don't take exams for acting, you take your courage. ↗

— Dame Edith Evans

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