Word: minding
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...those who had the good fortune of knowing this remarkable couple, and of studying or teaching with Rupert, the memory of the thin, tall and quiet man whose door was always open, whose mind was always fresh, and whose kind gentleness was so deeply touching because he was the least self-conscious of persons will remain in our hearts-as an inspiration and, whenever we fail, as a gnawing reproach-as long as we live. Stanley Hoffmann Professor of Government
...Agriculture," someone advises Gold, "but not for Secretary of State or Defense." And Gold's aspiration is to follow in the footsteps of Henry Kissinger, even though Gold considers him "an odious shlump" and a "shallow, socialite warmonger." Says Heller innocently: "I don't think Kissinger should mind my portrayal. Everyone knows how grateful he is for criticism...
Nellie Connally, John's wife, on her husband's campaign for the Republican presidential nomination: "I don't mind sharing John with the state or the country, but I don't wanna give him away...
...something they talk about openly in China. Nor do they dress with it in mind. The country's slim, trim women wear no perfume, jewelry, nail polish, or shadow on their almond eyes; for the most part, they march around in the same austere white shirts, shapeless blue pants and sandals as the menfolk. While early marriage is discouraged (men are urged to wait until they are at least 28, women 25), the People's Republic frowns equally on premarital amour, and the unappetizing national costume seems designed to defuse dalliance...
More to the point, anyone can confirm the sticking power of business's best slogans simply by scavenging around in the mind: Does she or doesn't she? Even your best friends won't tell you. Ask the man who owns one. Say it with flowers. Up, up and away. Fly now, pay later. You're in safe hands. Plop, plop, fizz, fizz. Good to the last drop. The high-priced spread. Tastes good like a cigarette should. Leave the driving to us. I'd rather fight than switch. When it rains, it pours...