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When I went to Egypt right after 9/11 I was very upset. I used to live in Egypt. I had a lot of friends there. I spent two years teaching there. I had very fond feelings for that part of the world, and the fact that a culture I liked so much had attacked my own culture was really very upsetting to me.

Experience convinces me that permanent good can never be the outcome of untruth and violence. Even if my belief is a fond delusion, it will be admitted that it is a fascinating delusion.

Transhumanists are not fond of death. We would stop it if we could. To this end, we support research that holds out hope of a future in which humanity has defeated death.

There is no shame in finding someone else to be attractive, or good company. Even if they don't like you, there is still no shame. If you happen to be fond of someone, and they're not fond of you, it's OK.. You don't have to wait and see if they'll love you back. You can announce it.. Joy in life comes from expressing ourselves, in taking risks and jumping in. Everyone is not going to like you. But you can like who you like.

Empty heads are very fond of long titles

Environmentalists have long been fond of saying that the sun is the only safe nuclear reactor, situated as it is some ninety-three million miles away.

Female hysteria is a subject I'm very fond of. I always try to bring it in somewhere. For me, it is the finest part of the line between comedy and tragedy.

Every year since I was very small, my family - Mum, Dad, sister Charlie-Ann and brother Stephen - and I have been holidaying in Carvoeiro in the Algarve, so that has very fond memories for me.

I spent loads of time in Scotland as a kid. My dad would take us back up to Aberdeen loads, and I have very fond memories of getting chips from his favourite chippy and heading down to the beach to eat Baskin Robbins ice cream.

I've been trying to get to the Super Bowl all these years both as a player and coach and I look across the field and see the team I played with for 10 years, a team I have fond memories of and some time invested in. I'm happy for their fans that they're at this point, but I hope they don't win on Sunday.

I understand the nostalgia of having paper to feel and smell when you read it, but I would rather have fond memories of newspapers that have become obsolete than fond memories of beautiful forests that have become obsolete.

It was a perfect place for the film. That's what I have to say. Actually, the town treated me very well. And I'm not just saying that. I actually have fond memories of being dealt with very well. But it was cold. Cold!

The single greatest thrill was crossing under the twin spires right here on Winning Colors in 1988, ... I've got a lot of fond memories here. Those will never go away.

I've always been more fond of U.S. Open setups where you've got to maybe average 65 or 67 to have a chance.

Rome is possibly my favorite city in the world. I have such fond memories there - most of them food related.

SAINT, n. A dead sinner revised and edited. The Duchess of Orleans relates that the irreverent old calumniator, Marshal Villeroi, who in his youth had known St. Francis de Sales, said, on hearing him called saint: "I am delighted to hear that Monsieur de Sales is a saint. He was fond of saying indelicate things, and used to cheat at cards. In other respects he was a perfect gentleman, though a fool.

Readers in general are not fond of dialect, and I don't blame them. I've read books myself that I've had to put down because sounding out every speech gave me a headache.

Speaking as someone who didn't go through the U.K. school system, with all the culinary baggage that entails, I am inordinately fond of custard in any shape or form.

Do you hear, or does some fond illusion mock me?

Authors are easy to get on with - if you're fond of children.

This is a special group of guys. ... I wouldn't trade this season or these guys for anybody in the country. We have a lot of fond memories.

This is one of the plants which the Chinese are fond of dwarfing, and it is, consequently, often seen in that state in their gardens.

There's a lot fond memories here, ... I met my husband here. A lot of big name drivers like The Duke and all those guys we watched race around this track. It's really going to be a sad thing when we're not going to be able to race here anymore.

This is the image from which he was born...... Characters are not born, like people, of woman; they are born of a situation, a sentence, a metaphor, containing in a nutshell a basic human possibility......the characters in my novels are my own unrealized possibilities. That is why I am equally fond of them and equally horrified by them......

It was a lot of fun and we had a lot of talk about it last winter, but it's over with. We had fond memories, but they have nothing to do with this year. We're going to take our ground balls and do our fundamental just like we always do.

It was really special against the team you played for. The crowd the way they showed up was great. ... I think everyone knows my history in Cleveland, very fond memories. ... It was neat. It brought back a lot of memories.

It's a place that I'm fond of, so many memories of all that water flowing across the golf course. Standing up there by the clubhouse and watching it all, you realize the power of water.

It's kind of funny. This is a show about a guy reflecting on his younger years living in New York. For us, those were our years. We have such fond memories. The bars we drank at ...

It's always a special attraction for a project if you have someone that you're that fond of working with you. Kyle and I became unlikely good friends and have remained very close over the decades.

It's always good to come back to a place where you have fond memories. It's such a big challenge, with the (lane) patterns, the conditions of the U.S. Open. But it's time for it, I'm ready for it and I'm really looking forward to this week.

It's been awesome for me. I'm very fond of my time here. At the same time Christopher Columbus set sail once and people thought he was crazy. Sometimes in your life you have to be able to do that a little bit, and that's what I'm doing.

Dogs are all, more or less, physiognomists, and commonly pretty determined aristocrats, fond of the fine and averse to the shabby, distinguishing, with a nice accuracy, the master castes from the pariahs of the world.

The offense is wide open. (Former coach) Larry Brown wasn't too fond of the 3-point shot. Flip wants his guys to do what they do best. They have a lot of freedom out there. They are playing with a lot of confidence and not looking over their shoulders.

Everyone knows my history in Cleveland. Very fond memories. I have a ton of respect for everyone over there that I played with. The bottom line is, it was neat. It brought a lot of memories of old. I was telling the guys in the dugout it seemed different being on that side than the other side.

Everybody passed inspection and all of the shocks, in regard to parts and pieces, were completely legal. But the build of the shocks that the teams chose to use is a direction that we're not real fond of.

It's a match we never should have won. They (St. John's players) don't have fond memories of that match. They don't like us.

It's great to be back. I have a lot of fond memories here.

It's hard for me to watch them go through this. It's painful, really. It's a great baseball town. A great city. Loyal fans. And then to watch them go through this. ... You wouldn't wish this on your worst enemy, much less an organization that you respect and are fond of.

Oh, I'm rather fond of him that way. It shows that deep down he's a fake." -on her graying 1935 Oscar for Jezebel.

None are so fond of secrets as those who do not mean to keep them; such persons covet secrets as a spendthrift covets money, for the purpose of circulation

No jealousy their dawn of love overcast, nor blasted were their wedded days with strife; each season looked delightful as it past, to the fond husband and the faithful wife.

New Zealand is a nice country. I made my debut there 15 years ago so obviously I have fond memories.

It was a hard-fought game, as we thought it would be. We had some issues with foul trouble, so we had to go small for a while and we had to play zone (defense), which I'm not incredibly fond of. But we found a way to win.

They wanted the land worse than I wanted it. Times are changing. This is not the same Indian Land it used to be. I'm not fond of the way it's changing. The horse people are moving from Indian Land - the farms are being bought up.

At the end of the movie I gave Bob Newhart a headshot of mine with tape over the eyes. So that he'd remember, and be fond of the tape,

The ladies in the United States appeared to me to be extremely domestic. However fond they may be of admiration as girls, after their early marriages they become dutiful wives and affectionate, devoted mothers. And in a country where there are few faithful attached servants, far more devolves upon the mother than English ladies have any idea of.

I'm not particularly fond of playing villains. I do want to be a working actor, and I've had to look at what was offered to me, what roles I could get, and what I could do with them. Even though I'm not drawn to putting those kinds of darker characters out there, I think it's an interesting challenge.

I'm not particularly fond of eminent domain. I don't know why we have to buy up everything there before we put out a request for proposals.

I hope they can amend the constitution to let Bill Clinton run again... I'm very fond of Bill Clinton personally... the world's going to miss him. He's gifted, bright, charming and charismatic.

I hope the party will rally round Charles now he has made this statement. I think the public are enormously forgiving of their politicians and enormously fond of Charles.

I have so many fond memories of Wheaton, ... I miss the old Chicago suburbs and I look forward to performing in Wheaton.

I'm sure the town of Carver has fond memories of him. You lose something when you lose someone like that, but he's left his mark.

I mean, the embarrassment quotient has been going down for a long time, and the fond amusement has been rising.

I know the ways of women; they won't come when thou wilt, and when thou won't they are passionately fond

I have very fond memories of the Eagles from my experience with 'Invincible' and my college days in Philadelphia. But I am a Massachusetts girl and a Pats fan.

I like the 'Blackwell' adventure games, and I'm fond of some of Telltale's games, like 'Hector' and 'Puzzle Agent' - simple stories, but fun. I thought 'Heavy Rain' was amazing.

I'm particularly fond of the Mulholland Fountain, at Riverside Drive and Los Feliz Boulevard, when it turns colors at night.

I'm fond of it all. I'm a fan of the guy. I've loved watching him work.

I have nothing but fond memories of Jennifer as a friend and only wish her well.

I have not grown up on movies. I didn't watch much films in my childhood, but I was fond of animation films.

I have no fond memories of Charlotte. I lived out of the Hyatt by the arena. I wasn't feeling it.

I'm very fond of the British cinema. I'm a big fan of Martin Campbell and Daniel Craig. I actually find Daniel very inspirational, especially on the physical side of things. He really inspired me to get back into shape when I started to add on a few pounds. I think he's a great role model.

I'm very fond of Tennessee Williams' plays, and when my husband and I went to New Orleans in the late 1970s, we saw 'A Street Car Named Desire.'

I'm very fond of Glasgow, particularly the West End. The whole stretch of the west coast of Scotland from Loch Lomond up through Mallaig to the Kyle of Localsh is so beautiful.

I'm very fond of Eddy. I always found him to be very honest and open. He was never a problem.

In one sense, this is sad. I have many fond memories of the old pool.

I have such fond memories of going to my polling place, ... and not only seeing my pollsters, but my neighbors.

I have such fond memories of Annabelle ... just her whole personality, ... We loved to make her laugh; her laugh made us laugh.

I have too much stuff!, ... It's all spread over different locations and attics. I recently moved out of London and had to bus 30-40 crates of toys to storage in Ireland. I'm not the kind to keep things in their packaging; I have to have get them out, set them up and battle. For me this requires vast armies so I have to buy numerous multiples of most of the stuff. I have fond memories of digging Sarlacc pits in the garden and burying figures. A shame they didn't grow into trees 'cause I lost a lot of Boba Fett s doing that.

In the aftermath of September 11, you can't - as Tony Blair was so fond of suggesting - draw a line under historical events. They don't go away. They come back.

I have fond memories of my childhood. I spent five wonderful years on a popular TV show, but I didn't have a normal childhood. I was tutored for grades 4-11.

I have fond memories of doing the job before and I am happy to take on the responsibility again,

I have fond memories of Doha and I hope the public here will support me like they did in 2001.

I have fond memories of being involved in the event as a player, and now to be involved as an owner should be equally rewarding. Our investment group believes that even though this event is already the most attended event outside of the Grand Slams it has the potential to reach even greater heights, and there is not a better place for that to happen than at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden.

I have fond memories. It was an amazing game.

I guess we were both asked, because we were from right here in town. It's great for us. It's getting us ready for next year. Plus, as you can tell, our kids are pretty fond of ( Killer Bees mascot Sir Sting-A-Lot). They like him a lot.

I had a good run there as an assistant coach. You are always going to have fond memories of places where you had success. As far as what it means in this exact game, this will be a tough game against a good football team at their place ... in a hostile environment. It's a huge order but it's doable.

I have voluntarily canceled the eBay auction upon receiving word from one of Jennifer's representatives that she didn't want me conducting the auction. I have nothing but fond memories of Jennifer as a friend and only wish her well.

I definitely have very fond memories of Athens for the most part. Just remembering the times spent with the team in the village and everybody working for that goal of the team medal. And also my individual performances, I remember those very fondly as well just because they're some of the greatest accomplishments I've had in my life.

I am very pleased how things have fallen into place. My family and I have such fond feelings for the university, the people and the athletic program. I believe this shows a commitment for continued growth for the program and validates that we are on the right path. This sort of stuff serves all of us as an opportunity to get optimistic and anxious as we look to the coming season and beyond.

I am very fond of Ann Arbor; very attached to the Great Lakes region,

He's not very fond of the snow; groundhogs don't generally care for it.

I began raising chickens primarily for their eggs, but over the years, I've also grown fond of caring for them and learning about their many different breeds and varieties.

He possessed an uncommon passion for our craft and was always eager to share his storehouse of knowledge with colleagues. He inspired us as he refused to yield to the effects of his disease and continued his tireless work ethic until recent weeks. He leaves us with many fond memories of his unforgettable character. And for that, I know, we are all grateful to have been touched by his life.

The entire experience will be remembered by us. The crowd was phenomenal and the atmosphere was something else. We didn't win, but we played so well and there is nothing but fond memories of that experience. I was on a high for two or three weeks after that.

Although both of us were raised on Oahu, in Honolulu, my mother has always had fond memories of Maui; this was, after all, where she and my father, then penniless yet oddly optimistic newlyweds, honeymooned in 1969.

Andrew was particularly fond of having a girl.

All of a sudden people were talking about the alligator. Neighbors were coming out and starting to get to know each other. People were growing affectionate and fond of this alligator who's been abandoned.

The memories I'm most fond of, is not just how one program has risen, but how so many have risen.

The Legislature and the governor are fond of experimental programs that compete with the public school system, and this is another one of them.

O Memory, thou fond deceiver, Still importunate and vain, To former joys recurring ever, And turning all the past to pain

When, in the decline of Life, I gratify the fond wish of my heart in retiring from public labors, and find the language of approbation and fervent prayers for future happiness following that event, my heart expands with gratitude and my feelings beco

To know That which before us lies in daily life, Is the prime Wisdom; what is more, is fume, Or emptiness, or fond impertinence

Too fond of the right to pursue the expedient.

You write a book like that that you're fond of over the years, then you see that happen to it, it's like pissing in your father's beer

It must be so - Plato, thou reason'st well! -/ Else whence this pleasing hope, this fond desire, / This longing after immortality?

I love everything that's old: old friends, old times, old manners, old books, old wines; and, I believe, Dorothy, you'll own I have been pretty fond of an old wife.

Certainly, the mistakes that we male and female mortals make when we have our own way might fairly raise some wonder that we're so fond of it.

The Germans are exceedingly fond of Rhine wines. One tells them from the vinegar by the label.