In my teens, I developed a passionate idolatry for a teacher of English literature. I wanted to do something that he would approve of more, so I thought I should be some sort of a scholar.

Trevor Nunn
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  2. There is one thing, Emma, which a man can always do if he chooses, and that is his duty; not by manoeuvring and finessing, but by vigour and resolution. - Mr. Knightley - Jane Austen

  3. Always seek justice, but love only mercy. To love justice and hate mercy is but a doorway to more injustice. - Criss Jami

  4. On my honor, I will do my best To do my duty To God and my country - Unknown

  5. So nigh is grandeur to our dust, So near is God to man, When Duty whispers low, 'Thou must, ' The youth whispers, 'I can. - Ralph Waldo Emerson

More Quotes By Trevor Nunn
  1. Facing your fears robs them of their power

  2. Facing your fears robs them of their power.

  3. My kids - even though it's a family business - they don't even know what day or time 'Survivor' is even on. They just know it's on TiVo.

  4. How many times have you been out for a beer or dinner and people are coming up with business ideas? Everybody wants to think they've got that great business idea.

  5. In my teens, I joined the Parachute Regiment. I jumped out of lots of airplanes, as much as the Government budget would allow us to. I did two active tours of duty: Northern Ireland, and then the Falklands war.

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