ЦИТАТЫ СО СЛОВОМ «DEVIOUS»
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devious.
When our governments want to sell us a course of action, they do it by making sure it's the only thing on the agenda, the only thing everyone's talking about. And they pre-load the ensuing discussion with highly selected images, devious and prejudicial language, dubious linkages, weak or false 'intelligence' and selected 'leaks.'
Wolves and women are relational by nature, inquiring, possessed of great endurance and strength. They are deeply intuitive, intensely concerned with their young, their mate and their pack. Yet both have been hounded, harassed and falsely imputed to be devouring and devious, overly aggressive, of less value than those who are their detractors.
I really like the idea of being a bit unpredictable. I'm known for being a nice, easy-going person with a straightforward exterior. So I think a bit of me wants to be sort of sly and devious.
With my physicality and my face, I don't think I could pull off a completely righteous guy. There's something devious about my eyes. I like characters with flaws and to see how they overcome those flaws. I want to play real people, and they're flawed, not perfect.
Lies can be verbal or nonverbal, kindhearted or self-serving, devious or bald-faced; they can be lies of omission or lies of commission; they can be lies that undermine national security or lies that make a child feel better. And each type might involve a unique neural pathway.
Within 18 months of my parents' marriage in 1900, my mother fell in love with an Englishman who would have described himself as a gentleman but who was, in fact, nothing more than a devious adventurer.
Churchill was the canny political animal, very devious, bursting with energy and determination, learning as hard as he could.
What do I want in a good fantasy book? Court politics and social interactions based around houses and cities. Powerful women and devious men. Drama and action with emotional ramifications. Frocks. Kissing. Swords. An intense impression of history in the world-building.
It's like someone cutting up a loved one in front of you, all the time insisting they've got your best interests at heart. They're very devious nowadays.
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Straight and
Devious Pathways from Childhood to Adulthood
Who recovers, and who goes on to become a schizophrenic, a criminal, or an alcoholic? This book presents the findings from major longitudinal studies in psychopathology, extending from childhood into adulthood.
Lee N. Robins, Michael Rutter,
1992
"Terrifying. . .A Creepy Thriller." ?Publishers WeeklyLibrary JournalThe Providence Journal.
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Devious Deductions: Over 125 Challenging Logic Puzzles
In spite of the fact that logic puzzles are based on words and ideas, there is an amazing variety to be found. There are fascinating number puzzles, too.
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The
Devious Book for Cats: A Parody
The Devious Book for Cats offers today’s discerning kitties words of wisdom and advice on everything they need to know, from in-depth guides on cardboard boxes and catnip to a brief history of the Felinism movement.
Joe Garden, Janet Ginsburg, Chris Pauls,
2008
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Devious Desire (Mills & Boon Vintage 90s Modern)
If she could push him so near the edge that he would agree to marry her... she could at last have sweet revenge! "Emotionally power-packed... . Jacqueline Baird burns up the pages." - Romantic Times
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Superman Vs. Hollywood: How Fiendish Producers,
Devious ...
Tinseltown's fascination with the comic icon is detailed in this book, encompassing all the behind-the-scenes machinations that helped shape Superman into a screen legend--and all the derailed projects that have vilified everyone involved.
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Devious Chess: How to Bend the Rules and Win
Master chess psychologist Amatzia Avni outlines a new approach to playing chess – be tricksy about your game, bend the rules where possible and always come out on top!
Reading these poems by Helen Kanevsky makes me think of the power of words - the power to evoke, the power to lead the mind through new avenues of hitherto unknown realities.
The ninth engrossing novel in the #1 bestselling It Girl series.
Cecily von Ziegesar,
2009
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Devious: An It Girl Novel
Jenny Humphrey could have lost everything she'd worked so hard for when the reality show her adoring freshman fans were filming backfired on her in the most publicly humiliating way...but it meant she found out who her friends were - maybe ...
Cecily von Ziegesar,
2012
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Are the Chinese as devious as Rudd said? | Business Spectator
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Devious Fareham woman stole £120k from smitten suitor
... to both theft and fraud at Portsmouth Crown Court. Her actions were branded 'devious, cunning and persistent' by Judge Linda Sullivan QC. «Portsmouth News, Июл 15»
Malicious and devious uses of web robots
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Love triangle ... Dania Ramirez is enjoying plenty of attention this …
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'Devious Maids' season 3 episode 6 spoilers: Is Taylor dead? Rosie …
"Devious Maids" is getting even more dramatic as season three progresses. In the last episode, viewers of the hit Lifetime show learnt why ... «Ecumenical News, Июл 15»
'Devious Maids' season 3 spoilers: Ruthless Evelyn shows …
According to actress Rebecca Wisocky, her character will somehow show her tamer persona in the next episode of "Devious Maids" season 3. «ChristianToday, Июл 15»