#presente

Every war when it comes, or before it comes, is represented not as a war but as an act of self-defense against a homicidal maniac. ↗

— George Orwell

#against #before #comes #every #homicidal

I have accordingly considered it, and now appear not only in obedience to your order, but likewise in behalf of the inhabitants of this town, who have presented another petition, and out of regard to the liberties of the subject. ↗

— James Otis

#another #appear #behalf #considered #i

If we are not represented, we are slaves. ↗

— James Otis

#slaves

And, of course, all of my friends and family are so excited because they feel like Montreal is being represented on Mad Men. ↗

— Jessica Pare

#being #course #excited #family #feel

Among those who are satisfactory in this respect it is desirable to have represented as great a diversity of intellectual tradition, social milieu and personal character as possible. ↗

— Talcott Parsons

#character #desirable #diversity #great #intellectual

When I am presented with good work, I accept it. Wherever it is. ↗

— Phylicia Rashad

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Ten years ago U.S. defence investment represented almost half of all defence expenditure in the whole alliance. Today it is 75%. This increasing economic gap may also lead to an increasing technology gap which will almost hamper the inter-operability between our forces. ↗

— Anders Fogh Rasmussen

#alliance #almost #also #between #defence

I was strongly encouraged by a science teacher who took an interest in me and presented me with a key to the laboratory to allow me to work whenever I wanted. ↗

— Frederick Reines

#encouraged #i #interest #key #laboratory

Architecture and building is about how you get around the obstacles that are presented to you. That sometimes determines how successful you'll be: How good are you at going around obstacles? ↗

— Jeremy Renner

#architecture #around #building #determines #get

I've never presented. The logistics of that is a challenge. ↗

— Michael Ritchie

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