I don't need to practice humility; downplaying my achievements is my default state. From Wordnik.com. [The Awesome Movement and the Dreaded Even Thoughs] Reference
So let us not imagine that what we call our achievements are wholly or even largely our own. From Wordnik.com. [The Menorah Journal, Volume 1, 1915] Reference
These scandals overshadow most of what he calls the achievements of his government, which would in any case hardly make it onto the list of "memorable moments" of 2009. From Wordnik.com. [Slovak Spectator] Reference
She called the achievements of the U.N. "remarkable.". From Wordnik.com. [Queen Marks 50 Years of Change] Reference
I wonder if the magnitude of British achievements is fully appreciated. From Wordnik.com. [The War Mobilization of Great Britain] Reference
England's admiration for Canada's present achievements is not less warm. From Wordnik.com. [The Free World Partnership] Reference
Some companies look for short term achievements but end up losing in the long run. From Wordnik.com. [The Earth Times Online Newspaper] Reference
The proper and most satisfying way to appreciate his achievements is to watch his films. From Wordnik.com. [Current Movie Reviews, Independent Movies - Film Threat] Reference
What Brown and his followers think of this county and its proudest achievements is this. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2007-01-14] Reference
This, and not the economic achievements, is the greatest contribution of the labour movement. From Wordnik.com. [Peace, Freedom, Social JusticeIndivisible Values] Reference
The main grandiose building covered with ceramic scenes glorifying Soviet achievements is closed. From Wordnik.com. [Russia's Troubled Waters Flow With The Mighty Volga] Reference
On the other hand, the zen of life, of beauty and steady, small achievements, is a beautiful thing. From Wordnik.com. [Kristine Kathryn Rusch » Freelancer’s Survival Guide: Goals and Dreams] Reference
HEMMER: Bill Clinton's second term achievements were overshadowed by his involvement with Monica Lewinsky. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Jan 20, 2005] Reference
There are differences between teachers, and acknowledging their individual achievements is a vital first step. From Wordnik.com. [How Can the Achievement Gap Be Closed? A Freakonomics Quorum - Freakonomics Blog - NYTimes.com] Reference
But that kind of optimistic yet politically risky prediction about first-term achievements wasn't limited to Iraq. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript May 15, 2008] Reference
But that kind of optimistic, yet politically risky prediction about first-term achievements wasn't limited to Iraq. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript May 15, 2008] Reference
Long-term achievements, he hopes, will be remembered, and short-term defeats-like this year's budget-will be forgotten. From Wordnik.com. [Pataki Lets Daniels Pick Up W. at Airport] Reference
The award is intended to honor long-term achievements within art forms that are rooted in the traditional culture of Tennessee. From Wordnik.com. Reference
The first thing that is clear is that the Labor government appears content to build on its first-term achievements in this area. From Wordnik.com. [The Age News Headlines] Reference
One of the main achievements of Naser is emptying Egypt's coffers on wars, beginning with the war of 48 to the catastrophe of 67. From Wordnik.com. [Global Voices in English » Egypt: “Fifty-seven years after the coup and we still are not able cope”] Reference
The most unusual part of Lofton's and Wells 'achievements is they only have one common team on their lists — the New York Yankees. From Wordnik.com. [USATODAY.com - Notes: Trachsel on hill for Mets in Game 3] Reference
The constant questioning of our values and achievements is a challenge without which neither science nor society can remain healthy. From Wordnik.com. [Aage N. Bohr - Banquet Speech] Reference
Having aliens responsible for all of our greatest architectural and cultural achievements is just not an idea that I think Indy should stand for. From Wordnik.com. [Don’t let the “Crystal Skull” scare you off, Indiana Jones makes a triumphant return » Scene-Stealers] Reference
China helps North Korea celebrate its great 'achievements'. From Wordnik.com. [Chinalyst - China blogs in English] Reference
Fifty years later, their achievements are a mixed bag. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Dec 31, 2008] Reference
The only limit on our achievements is our imagination. From Wordnik.com. [Proclamation On National Science And Technology Week] Reference
It recalls the achievements of Joan of Arc, and Charlotte Corday. From Wordnik.com. [Acadia or, A Month with the Blue Noses] Reference
Let our remotest posterity recall your achievements this day with pride. From Wordnik.com. [War and Peace] Reference
The sheer majesty of his achievements is a complete paradox to his persona. From Wordnik.com. [Cricket Blog] Reference
Frederick the Great said, "His achievements are the most brilliant in military annals.". From Wordnik.com. [Five Sermons] Reference
At the same time, we should deliver new achievements, which is really the most important thing. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Sep 20, 2009] Reference
First, the book only lists the highlights of the so-called achievements by the current government. From Wordnik.com. [AGORAVOX - The Citizen Media] Reference
His achievements are his best defense, and the pen of censure is fast beginning to lose its bitterness. From Wordnik.com. [History of Rationalism Embracing a Survey of the Present State of Protestant Theology] Reference
Perhaps more remarkable than any or all of his achievements was the fact that Booker Washington was a gentleman. From Wordnik.com. [Booker T. Washington Builder of a Civilization] Reference
He is humble and faithful, but not from cowardice, in evidence of which I recall his achievements at Boston, Bunker Hill, New. From Wordnik.com. [Masterpieces of Negro Eloquence The Best Speeches Delivered by the Negro from the days of Slavery to the Present Time] Reference
Let us also look into the faces of some of the football heroes of years ago, and recall the achievements that made them famous. From Wordnik.com. [Football Days Memories of the Game and of the Men behind the Ball] Reference
At the same time, natural growths may be called achievements only because, when formed, they support a joyful and liberal experience. From Wordnik.com. [The Life of Reason] Reference
His achievements are the earliest recorded evidence of scientific military organization on a large scale, and of its overwhelming effects. From Wordnik.com. [The Best of the World's Classics, Vol. V (of X) - Great Britain and Ireland III] Reference
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