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have a tendency to

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Too many theorists have a tendency to ignore facts that contradict their convictions. Maurice Allais

I have a tendency to really stuff things. I don't really express, you know? Like, express certain feelings and stuff. Jack Osbourne

We all have a tendency to think that the world must conform to our prejudices. The opposite view involves some effort of thought, and most people would die sooner than think in fact they do so. Bertrand Russell

I have noticed that doctors who fail in the practice of medicine have a tendency to seek one another's company and aid in consultation. A doctor who cannot take out your appendix properly will recommend you to a doctor who will be unable to remove your tonsils with success. Ernest Hemingway

We also have a tendency to root for the fugitive. We're always on the side of the animal being chased. Norman Jewison

Unfortunately, we are finding the bureaucratic inefficiencies and red tape have a tendency to slow the efforts of individuals and communities working to rebuild. Bobby Jindal

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