#important

What is important, then, is not that the critic should possess a correct abstract definition of beauty for the intellect, but a certain kind of temperament, the power of being deeply moved by the presence of beautiful objects. ↗

— Walter Pater

#beautiful #beauty #being #certain #correct

What I say is, national defense is the most important thing we do in Washington, but there's still waste in the military budget. ↗

— Rand Paul

#defense #i #important #important thing #military

I think my children know that Mother's priority is to be with them first. But I don't think it has to be an either/or situation. Work is very important to me, and it wouldn't be in the best interest of my children for me to stay home seven days a week. ↗

— Jane Pauley

#children #days #either #first #home

India is a global power and an important partner with whom we are building an intense, broad and enduring relationship. ↗

— Pierre Pettigrew

#building #enduring #global #important #india

Even though I don't feel I need approval, it's still important to me to give a good performance. I'm hard on myself. ↗

— Michelle Pfeiffer

#even #feel #give #good #hard

It's important, I think, for a writer of fiction to maintain an awareness of the pace and shape of the book as he's writing it. That is, he should be making an object, not chattering. ↗

— Thomas Perry

#book #chattering #fiction #i #i think

The Bible was written in several languages, embraces many literary forms, and reflects cultures very different from our own. These are important considerations for properly understanding the Bible in its context. ↗

— Troy Perry

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I think Van Sant is the most important American director we have. He takes the most risks. He's just pure to me. ↗

— Michael Pitt

#director #i #i think #important #just

Long Toss! Far and away themost important drill for strengthening my arm. ↗

— Paul Quantrill

#away #drill #far #important #long

A lot of attention has been going to social values - abortion, gay rights, other divisive issues - but economic values are equally important. ↗

— Robert Reich

#attention #been #divisive #economic #economic values