Showing 1 - 48 of 26,072 Add Quote The nearest approach to immortality on earth is a government bureau. James F. Byrnes Government Upvote0 Most of the victims of Nazi aggression were before the war less well off than Germany. They should not be expected by Germany to bear, unaided, the major costs of Nazi aggression. James F. Byrnes War Upvote0 It will give them the opportunity to show themselves worthy of the respect and friendship of peace-loving nations, and in time, to take an honorable place among members of the United Nations. James F. Byrnes Friendship Upvote0 It is not in the interest of the German people or in the interest of world peace that Germany should become a pawn or a partner in a military struggle for power between the East and the West. James F. Byrnes Peace Upvote0 Important as economic unification is for the recovery of Germany and of Europe, the German people must recognize that the basic cause of their suffering and distress is the war which the Nazi dictatorship brought upon the world. James F. Byrnes War Upvote0 I have come to Germany to learn at first hand the problems involved in the reconstruction of Germany and to discuss with our representatives the views of the United States Government as to some of the problems confronting us. James F. Byrnes Government Upvote0 German militarism and Nazism have devastated twice in our generation the lands of German neighbors. James F. Byrnes Neighbors Upvote0 Friendship without self-interest is one of the rare and beautiful things of life. James F. Byrnes Friendship Upvote0 Freedom from militarism will give the German people the opportunity, if they will but seize it, to apply their great energies and abilities to the works of peace. James F. Byrnes Peace Upvote0 That was the principle of reparations to which President Truman agreed at Potsdam. And the United States will not agree to the taking from Germany of greater reparations than was provided by the Potsdam Agreement. James F. Byrnes Agreement Upvote0 The conditions which now exist in Germany make it impossible for industrial production to reach the levels which the occupying powers agreed were essential for a minimum German peacetime economy. James F. Byrnes Economy Upvote0 I often do very serious roles, but really I am a big clown. Rose Byrne Upvote0 I loved performing; I was always trying to impress my siblings by being a clown. I think that came from being the runt of the litter. Rose Byrne Being Upvote0 I tend to spiral out of control if I'm not working. I get panicked and don't know what to do with myself. Rose Byrne Control Upvote0 They think I'm depressed because I look serious in photos. It's usually because I'm just nervous. But I've stopped dressing for other people. If I think I look good, that's the most important thing. Rose Byrne People Upvote0 TV is very much a producer and writer or creator-driven machine in the States. And I'm the kind of actor that needs to be pushed and have someone on my case a little bit, so I suffer from that. Rose Byrne Actor Upvote0 Where I am now, you're very much at everybody else's mercy. You have no control over your career in a lot of ways. It's just important to know what your own goals are, because that's empowering. Rose Byrne Control Upvote0 You see someone on the street wearing an outfit and then it's on the cover of a magazine. I love. But, you know, I'm Australian, so I'm not too flashy or glitzy. Rose Byrne Love Upvote0 Being an actor is mostly about rejection and being out of work. It was a fast lesson in all of that stuff. Rose Byrne Work Upvote0 Learning to dislike children at an early age saves a lot of expense and aggravation later in life. Robert Byrne Age Upvote0 No one ever committed suicide while reading a good book, but many have tried while trying to write one. Robert Byrne Reading Upvote0 A promising young man should go into politics so that he can go on promising for the rest of his life. Robert Byrne Life Upvote0 Anybody who believes that the way to a man's heart is through his stomach flunked geography. Robert Byrne Heart Upvote0 Byrne's Law: In any electrical circuit, appliances and wiring will burn out to protect fuses. Robert Byrne Will Upvote0 Democracy is being allowed to vote for the candidate you dislike least. Robert Byrne Being Upvote0 Doing a thing well is often a waste of time. Robert Byrne Time Upvote0 Getting caught is the mother of invention. Robert Byrne Mother Upvote0 To err is human, to purr feline. Robert Byrne Upvote0 Memorial Service: Farewell party for someone who already left. Robert Byrne Party Upvote0 Everything is in a state of flux, including the status quo. Robert Byrne State Upvote0 One reason people get divorced is that they run out of gift ideas. Robert Byrne People Upvote0 Winter is nature's way of saying, "Up yours." Robert Byrne Nature Upvote0 Until you walk a mile in another man's moccasins you can't imagine the smell. Robert Byrne Man Upvote0 There are two kinds of people, those who finish what they start and so on. Robert Byrne People Upvote0 The purpose of life is a life of purpose. Robert Byrne Life Upvote0 Prejudices save time. Robert Byrne Time Upvote0 Partying is such sweet sorrow. Robert Byrne Sorrow Upvote0 I feel not unlike a small boy, waking from a bad dream to find reality not much of an improvement. John Byrne Dream Upvote0 As I visited the various neighborhoods in the campaign, I learned fast that it's a mistake to think that all of the wisdom and possible solutions to our problems are available only in this building. Jane Byrne Wisdom Upvote0 City employees will be hired and promoted because of their abilities - without outside interference. Jane Byrne Employees Upvote0 I pledge tonight to be Mayor for all of the people of this city - for one Chicago. Jane Byrne People Upvote0 I am here before you tonight to dedicate this administration to bringing a new renaissance of neighborhood life and community spirit, a renewal of confidence in the future of our city and a revival of opportunity for all Chicago. Jane Byrne Life Upvote0 If all of us would require the same level of performance from ourselves as we expect from government, this city will forever be the city that works. Jane Byrne Government Upvote0 I am a Democrat. I have been one all of my life. Jane Byrne Life Upvote0 I accept that responsibility and ask only that I be judged by my performance as its chief executive. Jane Byrne Performance Upvote0 For my part, I plan to work out a fair and adequate redistribution of city services to all city neighborhoods. Jane Byrne Work Upvote0 Chicago's neighborhoods have always been this city's greatest strength. Jane Byrne Strength Upvote0 Chicago kept industry, attracted new business, became the center for convention trade and transportation. Jane Byrne Business Upvote0