Yale Book of Quotations Top 10 Quotes [2019]

Historical Literary

* (1) 'I would like you to do us a favor, though.' — President Donald Trump to Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelenskiy * (2) 'We are in the beginning of a mass extinction. And all you can talk about is money and fairy tales of eternal economic growth. How dare you!' — Greta Thunberg at the United Nations Climate Action Summit * (3) 'When we’re dancing with the angels, the question will be asked: In 2019, what did we do to make sure we kept our democracy intact? Did we stand on the sidelines and say nothing?’ Rep. Elijah Cummings' closing statement at the Michael Cohen hearing *(4) 'I would rather be dead in a ditch.' Prime Minister Boris Johnson on asking the European Union for a delay in Brexit * (5) 'The Prime Minister’s advice to Her Majesty was unlawful, void and of no effect.' Supreme Court of the United Kingdom President Brenda Hale's judgment in the case of R (Miller) v. The Prime Minister * (6) 'If we had had confidence that the president clearly did not commit a crime, we would have said so.' Robert Mueller's remarks at the conclusion of the Russia Collusion investigation * (7) 'I have a plan for that.' Senator Elizabeth Warren * (8) 'Poor kids are just as bright, just as talented, as white kids.' Joe Biden * (9) 'I’m very happy [being single]. I call it being self-partnered.' (10) 'I love you 3000.' Alexandra Rabe in Avengers: Endgame * Missing: Brenda Hale, Baroness Hale of Richmond (5) * Alexandra Rabe (10)

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