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Quote by Michael Caine
The basic rule of human nature is that powerful people speak slowl

The basic rule of human nature is that powerful people speak slowly and subservient people quickly –because if they dont speak fast nobody will listen to them. – Michael Caine

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Hollywood is a cross between a health farm, a recreation center and an insane asylum. Its a company town, and I happen to like the company! – Michael Caine

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January is the garbage can of movies in America, directly after all the Oscar contenders have been out. – Michael Caine

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In the sixties, everyone you knew became famous. My flatmate was Terence Stamp. My barber was Vidal Sassoon. David Hockney did the menu in a restaurant I went to. I didnt know anyone unknown who didnt become famous. – Michael Caine

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The time to stop talking is when the other person nods his head affirmatively but says nothing. – Anon.

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The habit of common and continuous speech is a symptom of mental deficiency. It proceeds from not knowing what is going on in other peoples minds. – Walter Bagehot

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