#pre

I herewith commission you to carry out all preparations with regard to... a total solution of the Jewish question in those territories of Europe which are under German influence. ↗

— Hermann Goering

#commission #europe #german #i #influence

A creative artist works on his next composition because he was not satisfied with his previous one. ↗

— Dimitri Shostakovich

#because #composition #creative #creative artist #his

'Tis hard to comprehend how one man can come to be master of many, equal to himself in right, unless it be by consent or by force. ↗

— Algernon Sidney

#comprehend #consent #equal #force #hard

In times when religious or political faith or hope predominates, the writer functions totally in unison with society, and expresses society's feelings, beliefs, and hopes in perfect harmony. ↗

— Juan Goytisolo

#expresses #faith #feelings #functions #harmony

There never was a time when, in my opinion, some way could not be found to prevent the drawing of the sword. ↗

— Ulysses S. Grant

#drawing #found #in my opinion #never #opinion

I do really well under pressure. ↗

— Molly Sims

#i do #pressure #really #under #well

I used to be a fan of proportional representation, but I am not at all now I have seen it in action. ↗

— Helen Suzman

#am #fan #i #i am #now

Winning the Outstanding Contribution award is great, because you know you have won in advance. Previously, I have been really nervous during the ceremony because you have no idea if you are going to get called up on stage. This time I could relax and enjoy myself. ↗

— Tom Jones

#award #because #been #called #ceremony

We expect everything and are prepared for nothing. ↗

— Sophie Swetchine

#expect #nothing #prepared

The first prerogative of an artist in any medium is to make a fool of himself. ↗

— Pauline Kael

#artist #first #fool #himself #make