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The cardinal sin in sports, what could really wreck it, is not che

The cardinal sin in sports, what could really wreck it, is not cheating to win, which has gone on forever, but cheating to lose. That threatens a fundamental aspect of sports appeal, which is their spontaneity. If games are fixed, theyre no different from movies theyre scripted. – Michael Mandelbaum

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Certainly, protecting oppressed people, stopping ethnic conflict and promoting responsible governance are worthy goals. But none is as important for American security and prosperity as keeping the peace in the Middle East, Europe and East Asia. – Michael Mandelbaum

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After all, the past is our only real guide to the future, and historical analogies are instruments for distilling and organizing the past and converting it to a map by which we can navigate. – Michael Mandelbaum

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Future
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Words matter, especially words defining complicated political arrangements, because they shape perceptions of the events of the past, attitudes toward policies being carried out in the present, and expectations about desirable directions for the future. – Michael Mandelbaum

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I love movies that make me cry, because theyre tapping into a real emotion in me, and I always think afterwards: how did they do that? – John Lasseter

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The dubbing of the music and effects is really incredible today. Youre feeling gun shots. I mean, its not the way people say it is, but the gunshot sounds real. And cars sound real. Among the many things in the evolution (of movies) is to make the sound in the movie incredible. Thats what you feel. – Joel Silver

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Dr. Strangelove was and is one of my favorite movies ever, and I just cant believe they actually blew up the world after that. – Gary Ross

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Ultimately, to have a career in movies, to a certain extent, certainly in England, you cant sustain a career in just English movies. – Clive Owen

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Among the weeds choking out growth and good government are the hundreds of boards, commissions, and advisory committees that have sprouted over the years. They devour time, money, and energy far beyond any real contribution they make. – Mitch Daniels

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We count our miseries carefully, and accept our blessings without much thought. – Chinese Proverb

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Thats a tough question Ive been acting since I was 10. My dad was an entrepreneur, so I guess something along those lines. I wouldnt want a 9-5 job. – Will Estes

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