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What my parents taught me was that the hallmark of a thriving democracy was an effective and respectful police force.
I think satire is most effective when you love the thing you're satirizing rather than... have a vendetta against it.
An empowered public is the foundation for a stronger society, more effective government, and a more successful state.
I'm all about simple, elegant, and effective, and when I wear the rubber boot on my head, it draws a lot of attention.
The ability of Texas Republicans to be effective in Congress is based on having at least 218 Republicans in the House.
There are very few good examples of effective, nurturing leadership that unlocks people's potential or even enthusiasm.
I have failed a lot in my philanthropy, where I will make philanthropic contributions and they just won't be effective.
Nobody has a magic lamp which can tell you in advance whether what you say will be effective in persuading an audience.
The notion of American exceptionalism is effective in part because there is little on the face of it that is offensive.
I think that ultimately any effective drama or tragedy tries to put you as much as it can into the protagonist's shoes.
The business schools reward difficult complex behavior more than simple behavior, but simple behavior is more effective.
The most effective way to preach the gospel is through example. If we live according to our beliefs, people will notice.
The weakness that our campaign and that I had is we weren't effective in taking my message primarily to minority voters.
By 2002, I realized that what was classically called a rollup strategy was not generally effective, at least not for me.
Mediation is one of the most effective tools of non-violence. It can turn parties away from conflict, towards compromise.
If you have some respect for people as they are, you can be more effective in helping them to become better than they are.
I wish I had been wiser. I wish I had been more effective, I wish I'd been more unifying, I wish I'd been more principled.
Computerized medical records will enable statistical analysis to be used to determine which treatments are most effective.
Natural Family Planning works and is as effective, and sometimes more effective, than the birth control methods out there.
In fact, building a wall from sea to shining sea would be the most expensive and least effective way to secure the border.
Social media is not only the most important tool for inciting terrorists, it can also be an effective weapon against them.
Peaceful, lawful protest - if it is effective - is innately disruptive of 'business as usual.' That is why it is effective.
Honestly, I think most directors are about, 'Let's do the most fun and effective thing here and figure out how afterwards.'
We need to build EQ in our AI systems because, otherwise, they're not going to be as effective as they were designed to be.
Sitting with a bunch of adults and arguing about what's going to be most effective for kids is just sort of self-defeating.
I'm against the draft. I believe we should have a professional military; it might be smaller, but it would be more effective.
Republicans are completely befuddled by Obama's 'star power' and don't seem to have a clear or effective strategy to compete.
The children of less effective, less competent parents will be more likely to adopt the customs and values of the peer group.
Aesthetic experiences are powerful, to be sure, and probably inescapable, but Nature will not remain effective for very long.
To make Europe more effective is a worthwhile objective. To make Europe less important in your calculations is a big mistake.
If you want to make change, 'Show me how' can be a stronger, more effective approach than 'Just say no.' That's what I think.
I think that for a lot of women there's a subtle but unfortunately effective discouragement of women pursuing the STEM fields.
The art of effective listening is essential to clear communication, and clear communication is necessary to management success.
We assume that good-looking people are smarter and more effective than they really are, and that homely people are the reverse.
If we want the most effective fighting force, we need to pick the most qualified capable man for the job, even if it's a woman.
I firmly believe that philanthropy is most effective and outcome-oriented when you ensure that your pledge actually gets spent.
There are few more effective ways to promote tolerance between suspicious neighbours than to force them to eat supper together.
Psychotherapy works, and some types of therapy have been shown to be much more effective than antidepressants over the long run.
Chinese people today have strong demand for culture, but we need effective supply, and China needs innovative cultural products.
Is discipline (both mental and physical) in place of coddling truly child abuse? I don't know, but it sure as hell is effective.
Short, successful military adventures are as effective as the Super Bowl in diverting people's attention from unpleasant truths.
I am delighted to learn that the small part I played in the campaign to protect the white cliffs of Dover has been so effective.
I think it's possible to have a conservative serve in a cardinal position, a subcommittee chair position, and be very effective.
To be effective at delivering a decent life for all, the U.N. must treat all the people it serves with impartiality and respect.
We should redefine the metric for effective lending, viz., prioritise loans to enterprises, which will generate more employment.
We have actively sought and are actively seeking to make the United Nations an effective instrument of international cooperation.
Preaching is to much avail, but practice is far more effective. A godly life is the strongest argument you can offer the skeptic.
Without effective protection of the citizens' right to property, it will be difficult to attract and accumulate valuable capital.
The truth is that key influencers exist in all effective organizations, but a solid-line org chart won't tell you where they are.
Effective philanthropy requires a lot of time and creativity - the same kind of focus and skills that building a business requires.