“On my arrival in U.S.S.R. in 1934, I remember that I was struck by the enormous proportion of Jewish functionaries everywhere. In the Press, and diplomatic circles, it was difficult to find non-Jews...In France many believe, even amongst the Communists, that, thanks to the present anti-Jewish purge...Russia is no longer Israel's chosen land...Those who think that are making a mistake.” ThinkingBelieveRememberDifficultMistakeLandPressesJewIsraelCirclesRussiaEnormousChosenThanksFranceProportionMaking MistakesCommunistArrivalsDiplomatic Author:Denis Fahey
“A music director cannot and should not be chosen on the basis of a first date. It is not so difficult to make a good impression with a single appearance, usually containing some of a conductor's party pieces, works they have performed successfully many times before.” ShouldFirstsDifficultPartyPiecesDirectorsBasesAppearanceImpressionChosenConductorContainingFirst Date Author:Leonard Slatkin
“All whom the Lord has chosen and received into the society of his saints ought to prepare themselves for a life that is hard, difficult, laborious and full of countless griefs.” HardDifficultGriefLordOughtSaintChosen Book:Golden Booklet of the True Christian Life Source: Golden Booklet of the True Christian Life
“The art of choosing men is not nearly so difficult as the art of enabling those chosen to attain their full worth.” MenArtDifficultChosenEnabling Author:Napoleon Bonaparte
“If you have not chosen me by secret ballot, neither have I gained office by any secret promises. I have not campaigned either for the Presidency or the Vice Presidency. I have not subscribed to any partisan platform. I am indebted to no man, and only to one womanmy dear wifeas I begin this very difficult job.” IfsMenJobsDifficultSecretPromiseOfficeDearVicesChosenPlatformsPresidencyPartisansBallotsIndebted Author:Gerald R. Ford
“The reputation of a Don Juan gives to a man the most dangerous power. Wise virgins resist it, but foolish virgins frequently yield to the desire to take a celebrated lover from a rival - even from a friend. This emotion is a complex one, mad up of vanity, respect for another woman's taste, and the need to establish self-assurance by winning a difficult victory. Don Juan chose his first mistresses; later he was chosen.” MenNeedsGivingFirstsSelfDesireWinningDifficultEmotionWiseDangerousLoversVictoryTasteMadComplexesFoolishChosenReputationVanityYieldVirginsAssuranceRivalsMistressDon JuanAnother WomanJuanSelf Assurance Author:Andre Maurois