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Biblical archaeology was developed early in this century in an effort to substantiate the authenticity of the Biblical account. It's by now… — Noam Chomsky Copy Share Image
Successful investors must temper the arrogance of taking a stand with a large dose of humility, accepting that despite their efforts and… — Seth Klarman Copy Share Image
We've put more effort into helping folks reach old age than into helping them enjoy it. — Anonymous Copy Share Image
Studies show that a trusting workplace increases employees' level of happiness, work effort, productivity, and engagement. It also provides an environment that… — Arthur Miller Copy Share Image
You’re a terrible liar, Sage, but I’m still touched you’d attempt it for my sake. A for effort. — Richelle Mead Copy Share Image
It seems that I have spent my entire life trying to make life more rational and that it was all wasted effort. — A.J. Ayer Copy Share Image
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Some people are capable of making great sacrifices, but few are capable of concealing how much the effort has cost them; and… — Marguerite Gardiner, Countess of Blessington Copy Share Image
We had a lot of confidence that there was going to be a successful mission. We weren't off on some suicide effort,… — John Glenn Copy Share Image
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Meditation is not your doing. You simply make the effort, but it is not your doing. Your effort is needed to prepare… — Rajneesh Copy Share Image
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Syria is ready to cooperate and coordinate all efforts, whether regional or international, to combat terrorism — Walid Muallem Copy Share Image
Any effort to make the death penalty speedier and less costly - more 'efficient' - will inevitably make it less just. — Reid Hoffman Copy Share Image
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I ask for nothing. / In return I give All. / There is no earning my Love. / No work needed, no… — Ki Longfellow Copy Share Image
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