Assessment Quotes

We all started seeing things differently. Everywhere we went, we were sizing things up.

You're telling me it takes two numbers to measure your own ass, but only one to measure my son's future?

The problem isn't the kids. It's not even what they can achieve. The problem is what you expect them to achieve. You are setting the bar here. Why? Set it up here! They can make it.

Perception was reality, at least half the time.

I learnt early: those who are quickest to tally your value often do it on your spots alone.

Many of our customs seem strange to you. The same is true of yours.

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The Last Samurai

Lord Moritsugu Katsumoto

Opinion

Views, Perspective

Ironic Quotes

— What was wrong today?
— These fake maneuvers make me want to puke. We'll be shitting our pants when a real tank comes along.

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Stielke, Heinz, fünfzehn...

— We're safe here. We should just sit tight.
— How do you know that we're safe when you don't know what the fuck is happening to us?

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Leave the world behind

Oh, I was hoping that wouldn't be your response, but I understand.

Just stick to the official statement, and soon, this will all be behind you.

— I always thought of myself as a sophisticated man. Someone who had seen the world for what it was. But I have never seen anything like this. So now, I wonder if that thing I always thought about myself was a delusion. I wouldn't be too hard on yourself.
— You dig deep enough, it's probably all a delusion. I mean, take your line of work, for example. Imaginary numbers, moving around imaginary money, leading to imaginary success.

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