Angus Deaton
Angus Deaton

Trade, migration, and modern communications have given us networks of friends and associates in other countries. We owe them much, but the social contract with our fellow citizens at home brings unique rights and responsibilities that must sometimes take precedence, especially when they are as destitute as the world's poorest people.

Chiwetel Ejiofor
Chiwetel Ejiofor

Since I started acting, I always or often find work takes precedence with me. And that is not necessarily a great rule for life.

Ciara
Ciara

Being a mom to my son has taken precedence over everything in my life, and I think that's the order it should be... It's a great challenge that I don't think's ever gonna stop.

Dan Lipinski
Dan Lipinski

We should not allow a trade treaty to take precedence over our own laws and regulations.

David Korten
David Korten

In a world of increasing inequality, the legitimacy of institutions that give precedence to the property rights of 'the Haves' over the human rights of 'the Have Nots' is inevitably called into serious question.

Denise Austin
Denise Austin

I'm a working mom, so I know that getting the job done, feeding the kids, organizing family get-togethers, and putting the finishing touches on sixth-grade projects all take precedence over exercise.

Don Henley
Don Henley

Sometimes songwriters and singers forget that. They get a melody in their head and the notes will take precedence, so that they wind up forcing a word onto a melody. It doesn't ring true.

Edward Dmytryk
Edward Dmytryk

The film's dramatic requirements should always take precedence over the mere aesthetics of editing.

Emilio Estevez
Emilio Estevez

We've lost touch and allowed technology to take precedence over organic nature. But let's not forget that those microchips in our computers came from elements of the earth.

Ephraim Mirvis
Ephraim Mirvis

Life has an absolute value and its preservation takes precedence over other commandments.