He, who, in view of its inconsistencies, says of human nature the same that, in view of its contrasts, is said of… — Herman Melville Copy Share Image
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Huge lemons, cut in slices, would sink like setting suns into the dusky sea, softly illuminating it with their radiating membranes, and… — Rainer Maria Rilke Copy Share Image
It is apparently vital that we should be in the dark about ourselves not to be clear about our intentions, fears, and… — Eric Hoffer Copy Share Image
Christian faith is a grand cathedral, with divinely pictured windows. Standing without you see no glory, nor can possibly imagine any. Nothing… — John Ruskin Copy Share Image
Phury stepped up in front of her, blocking the view as leaned down and put his mouth right to Throe's ear. As… — J.R. Ward Copy Share Image
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If some of these answers seem radical or far-fetched today, then I say wait until tomorrow. Soon it will be abundantly clear… — James Gustave Speth Copy Share Image
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No, [the U.S.] has made it clear that we consider a peaceful resolution an essential aspect of American foreign policy. This I… — Henry A. Kissinger Copy Share Image
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Science is the engine of prosperity. All the prosperity we see around us is a byproduct of scientific inventions. And that's not… — Michio Kaku Copy Share Image
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The dark ages still reign over all humanity, and the depth and persistence of this domination are only now becoming clear. This… — R. Buckminster Fuller Copy Share Image
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I abhor anything that constitutes torture. Water-boarding, its perfectly clear to me it is torture. I never supported extraordinary rendition to torture,… — David Miliband Copy Share Image
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