When life becomes an extended picnic, with nothing of importance to do, ideas of greatness become an irritant. Such is the nature of the Europe syndrome.
The greatest advantage of being First Lady is the opportunity it presents to truly make a difference on issues of great importance.
He who writes carelessly confesses thereby at the very outset that he does not attach much importance to his own thoughts.
Man is the weak being who, in spite of all his self-importance and pride of wealth and capital, is vanquished by the smallest microbe.
I have been skeptical, sometimes, about the importance of rap music, which I think is a capitalistic project to make money.
Leonid Brezhnev did not understand the enormous political importance of the decision to produce and afterwards deploy the SS-20s.
I think reviews have lost a lot of their importance now because of the Internet; everyone is experiencing things at the same time.
The documentation about the work isn't of real importance to me either. I've done lots of works without taking photographs.
The historic quarrels between Japan and Korea pale in importance to the bigger question of extent of U.S. commitment to the defense of the region.
The transcendent importance of love and good-will in all human relationships is shown by their mighty beneficent effect upon the individual and upon society.
Soldiers of the Reich! This day, you are to take part in an offensive of such importance that the whole future of the war may depend on its outcome.
Like Mr. Trump, an entrepreneur and business man by trade, I have seen, first-hand, the importance of the 'Made in the U.S.A.' label.
I love Thanksgiving because it's a holiday that is centered around food and family, two things that are of utmost importance to me.
While the importance of a strong brand is widely understood, nothing is as misunderstood in American business as the question of how to use it.
The place of the arts in the classroom is essential in encouraging invention, ambition, and an understanding of the importance and pleasures of living an examined life.
I'm thrilled to be joining Gap Inc., a company that understands the importance of integrating technology and retail in ways that improve the lives of its customers.
The ordinary acts we practice every day at home are of more importance to the soul than their simplicity might suggest.
I can't stress the importance of working hard enough, work on all aspects of your game. If you does that and you have the ability, you'll come through.
Men desire to have some share in the management of public affairs chiefly on account of the importance which it gives them.
As we consider the shared values of the U.S. and India, due attention to the fundamental human right of religious freedom is of the utmost importance.
When you have two people that good in a movie, I think it adds a class and a feeling of importance for other actors that they want to be involved.
What we have ignored is what citizens can do and the importance of real involvement of the people versus just having somebody in Washington make a rule.
President Obama and I recognize the importance of strong economic engagement for the continued growth of both the Philippines and the United States.
When a man retires and time is no longer a matter of urgent importance, his colleagues generally present him with a watch.
I'm not one of those who gets star struck at all, I don't feel I should give someone so much importance just because they are famous.
That's something that I just can't underestimate the importance of, the staff continuity. I really think that the players feed off the coaches.
Originality, then, ultimately distinguishes art from craft. We may say, therefore, that it is the yardstick of artistic greatness or importance.
The deepest, the only theme of human history, compared to which all others are of subordinate importance, is the conflict of skepticism with faith.
My people are at the core of everything I do, and I recognize the importance of giving them the flexibility to balance work around their personal lives.
No point is of more importance than that the right of impeachment should be continued. Shall any man be above Justice?
My grandmother was an English teacher for a while. And she stressed to me the importance of reading, being able to articulate well.
You place too much importance... on the so-called purity of blood! You fail to recognize that it matters not what someone is born, but what they grow to be!
We are involved in a constitution-building process of historic importance. The Convention should mark a new stage in European integration.
Anything that stimulates the public's imagination about the nobility and the importance of space exploration is something that I'm very excited to be a part of.
There is no profession more essential than that of an educator, and it's time for all of us to embrace and celebrate their importance and contribution to America's children.
A preacher should have the skill to teach the unlearned simply roundly, and plainly; for teaching is of more importance than exhorting.
The things I believe in now are grace and the power of human connection to change hearts and minds and the importance of civil dialogue.
IT professionals have a responsibility to understand the use of standards and the importance of making Web applications that work with any kind of device.
Treating everyone with dignity and respect is of utmost importance to me and are values we instill and take very seriously at Mylan.
Islam, for example, like so many other faiths, stresses the importance of mutual solidarity with our fellow man.
Just because it's broken doesn't mean it loses its importance. And I figured I'd give it to you one day when you realized it was okay to make mistakes.
As a member of Congress, and a parent, I understand the importance of ensuring that families are able to provide a meaningful and proper burial for their loved ones.
I always try to keep a positive perspective on what's valuable and the importance of restricting that immediate gratification and, most importantly, that who you are isn't the stuff you have.
In a republican nation whose citizens are to be led by reason and persuasion and not by force, the art of reasoning becomes of first importance.
Is there any purpose to translating poetry? A poem does not contain information of importance, like a signpost or a warning notice.
I don't place too much importance on words. It's always the last thing I do because I'm definitely more interested in mood.
Before starting work go thru all the former material. Many things of vital importance have been lost sight of.
The habit of mind which leads to a search for relationships between facts becomes of the highest importance in the production of ideas.
I am shocked as to how much importance my weight garners in the world we live in. I don't know why it is so important, to be honest.
Any truth, no matter how valid, if emphasized to the exclusion of other truths of equal importance, is practical error.
A novelist must preserve a childlike belief in the importance of things which common sense considers of no great consequence.
One of the things I've come to appreciate about the brain is the importance of location. It's not just a set of interchangeable parts that you can swap in and out.
What gave transcendent importance to the aggressiveness of power was the fact that its natural prey, its necessary victim, was liberty, or law, or right.
You requested me to lead the country again after 2017. Given the importance and consideration you attach to this, I can only accept.
One factor that has remained constant through all the twists and turns of the history of physical science is the decisive importance of the mathematical imagination.
I think that [respect for people] is of profound importance because it means you are caring and you trust them to do the right thing.
I learned the importance of being nonjudgmental, taking what happens and trying to make it work.That's something you should apply to life.
The entire debate around a 'No Deal' Brexit assigns a vastly overstated importance to the role of government in daily life.
A strong believer in the importance of cooperation in the hemisphere, President Trump has made engagement with regional leaders a top priority.
The tragic case of Terri Schiavo in Florida highlights the importance of making our health-care wishes known.
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