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21 " We are a strange people, Howden thought: an unpredictable admixture of mediocrity and genius, with now and then a flash of greatness. "
― Arthur Hailey , In High Places
22 " roaring, on a hot, sunny day. But if any expressed surprise at the extent of preparation, Mel Bakersfeld would remind them that removing snow from the airport’s operating area was equal to clearing seven hundred miles of highway. Like the Snow Desk "
― Arthur Hailey , Airport
23 " nodded, resisting a temptation to take over and direct the search himself for the missing truck and driver. Action would be a therapy. The cold of several days, and dampness with it, had "
24 " to the airport’s duty fire chief. Danny summarized the situation so far. “And when we locate the truck, let’s get an ambulance out there, and you may need an inhalator or heat, could be both. But better not roll until we know where exactly. We don’t want to dig you guys out, too. "
25 " cortege. "
― Arthur Hailey , Hotel
26 " unctuous "
27 " What did I ever do, Celia thought, to have such a wonderful, satisfying, happy life? "
― Arthur Hailey , Strong Medicine
28 " In most cold remedies,” Andrew said, “there’s a mishmash of ingredients. One’s a chemical called phenylephrine; it’s in what are advertised as decongestants to relieve a stuffy nose. Mostly, phenylephrine doesn’t work—there isn’t enough used to be effective—but it does raise blood pressure, which is harmful for anyone, and dangerous for those who have high blood pressure already. "
29 " irritation attracts antibody-producing cells. "
30 " prolix "
31 " - Бывает в жизни и так, что приходится делать выбор между тем, чего хочется, и тем, во что ты веришь.(Доктор Ингрэм - Питеру Макдермотту. "Отель") "
― Arthur Hailey
32 " ...бизнес и симпатии - две разные вещи. Самые милые люди становились твёрдыми и беспощадными, если этого требовали соображения дела. "
― Arthur Hailey , Отель. Аэропорт
33 " shrugging "
― Arthur Hailey , The Final Diagnosis
34 " I learned a long time ago … you can’t live other people’s lives. We have to make our own decisions, even if we’re wrong. "
35 " Sentimentality, he reflected, was an aid and comfort to the opponents of progress. "
36 " Palacio "
― Arthur Hailey , Detective
37 " as with any leader, it would be a mistake for him to show weakness or exhibit doubts … "
38 " boyish "
― Arthur Hailey , The Evening News
39 " the normal electrical demands of a pampered, spoiled, convenience-oriented, gadget-minded, power-guzzling populace continued unabated. "
― Arthur Hailey , Overload
40 " chimeric "