The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Quotations (80 page)

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Brzezinski, Zbigniew
1928–
1
Russia can be an empire or a democracy, but it cannot be both.

in
Foreign Affairs
March/April 1994 "The Premature Partnership"

Buchan, John
1875–1940
1
It's a great life if you don't weaken.

Mr Standfast
(1919) ch. 5

2
An atheist is a man who has no invisible means of support.

H. E. Fosdick
On Being a Real Person
(1943) ch. 10

Buchman, Frank
1878–1961
1
There is enough in the world for everyone's need, but not enough for everyone's greed.

Remaking the World
(1947)

Buck, Gene
1885–1957 and
Ruby, Herman
1891–1959
1
That Shakespearian rag,—
Most intelligent, very elegant.

"That Shakespearian Rag" (1912 song).

Buckingham, George Villiers, 2nd Duke of
1628–87
1
Ay, now the plot thickens very much upon us.

The Rehearsal
(1672) act 3, sc. 2

Buckoll, H. J.
1803–71
1
Lord, dismiss us with Thy blessing,
Thanks for mercies past receive.
Pardon all, their faults confessing;
Time that's lost may all retrieve.

Psalms and Hymns for the Use of Rugby School Chapel
(1850) "Lord, Dismiss us with Thy Blessing"

Buckstone, J. B.
1802–79
1
And we won't go home till morning.

Billy Taylor
(performed 1829) act 1, sc. 2

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