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Succinct Quotes

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Nancy Omeara
“Convincing all nations in the civilized world to agree that any investments into these corporations should be tax-free was not an easy task. Tea with the Queen didn’t quite cut it. Saki with the Japanese Prime Minister was pleasant, but not quite enough. We had to offer major trade concessions to our partner nations to bring them to the negotiating table. In retrospect, it was a small price to pay. The talks earned me the title of “The Great Negotiator.” I didn't mind.”
Nancy Omeara, The Most Popular President Who Ever Lived [So Far]

Nancy Omeara
“It became increasingly common to resolve international tensions by legal means. The chant “Criminal Trials, Not Missiles” became prevalent after its use in my first State of the Union address. Nice ring to it.”
Nancy Omeara, The Most Popular President Who Ever Lived [So Far]

Nancy Omeara
“Being the World’s Most Powerful Leader is Easier Than You Think
One of my first executive orders was to impose a moratorium on any new federal government hiring. That got the “Incredible Shrinking Government” meal simmering. Veto stamps branded into any Congressional salary increase proposal added a certain singed aroma.”
Nancy Omeara, The Most Popular President Who Ever Lived [So Far]

Ana Claudia Antunes
“A brain is like a muscle, a serial connection that you should train everyday; if you don't use it, you loose it”
Ana Claudia Antunes, One Hundred One World Accounts in One Hundred One Word Count

Stewart Stafford
“One man's generalisation is another man's succinct yet profound summation of a complex theory or argument.”
Stewart Stafford

Iris Murdoch
“Is it true that the first time of falling in love is the worst?"

"No.”
Iris Murdoch, The Nice and the Good

Armand Rosamilia
“Nice.”
Armand Rosamilia

Ovidia Yu
“I knew the women were searching for something more precious than watches or coins. They were peering into the faces of the dead, hoping to be disappointed.”
Ovidia Yu, The Mimosa Tree Mystery