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A monarchy is the most expensive of all forms of government, the regal state requiring a costly parade, and he who depends on his own… — James F. Cooper
Knowledge is not a passion from without the mind, but an active exertion of the inward strength, vigor and power of the mind, displaying itself… — Ralph Cudworth
Why indeed must 'God' be a noun? Why not a verb - the most active and dynamic of all. — Mary Daly
I have a huge, active imagination, and I think I'm really scared of being alone; because if I'm left to my own devices, I'll just… — Claire Danes
I just want people to know that if they want to change the direction of the country, they can do it, but only if they're… — Jim DeMint
If you feel rooted in your home and family, if you're active in your community, there's nothing more empowering. The best way to make a… — Julia Louis-Dreyfus
I haven't been very active in politics. — Clint Eastwood
Finally, I also come in recognition of the great work that has been undertaken by the NGOs and UN agencies that have been active for… — Jan Egeland
Studies show that children of divorced parents can have outcomes as positive as those coming from intact homes, provided the father remains financially supportive and… — Larry Elder
The husband - by primitive instinct partly, certainly by ancient tradition - regards himself as the active partner in matters of love and his own… — Havelock Ellis
I want to rethink 'surrender' as an active verb. — Brian Eno
I always preach that you have to be active as a citizen no matter what, and some people just voting as an excuse not to… — Lupe Fiasco
I am thrilled - I can't stress that enough - thrilled when I see kids getting active. — Harvey Fierstein
Americans need to educate themselves, from elementary school onward, about what their country has done abroad. And they need to play a more active role… — Mohsin Hamid
Enrolling your child in a recreational sport sponsored by your neighborhood recreation community centers is a great way to keep kids active. — Lee Haney
As the proud father of two teens and past Chairman to the Presidents Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, I am committed to educating parents… — Lee Haney
In fact, I think I have had a ghost in my house. Although not active lately, unexplainable things would happen and the kitties were particularly… — Tippi Hedren
We are not weak if we make a proper use of those means which the God of Nature has placed in our power... the battle,… — Patrick Henry
The reason laziness is rarely pushed as a lifestyle option is down to one simple reason: money. There are fortunes to be made out of… — Tom Hodgkinson
We have a Boesendorfer piano that I play every day. It keeps my brain and my fingers active. — Anthony Hopkins

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