Basic Quotes

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Quantum physics thus reveals a basic oneness of the universe. — Erwin Schrodinger
The preservation of peace and the guaranteeing of man's basic freedoms and rights require courage and eternal vigilance: courage to speak and act - and… — Haile Selassie
When the Nobel award came my way, it also gave me an opportunity to do something immediate and practical about my old obsessions, including literacy,… — Amartya Sen
Wealthy men can't live in an island that is encircled by poverty. We all breathe the same air. We must give a chance to everyone,… — Ayrton Senna
The basic quality that any great story must have is a story that illustrates the human condition. — William Shatner
If you read my books, especially the Star Trek books and the Quest for Tomorrow books, you'll see in them the core theme of the… — William Shatner
I am a type-2 diabetic, and they took me off medication simply because I ate right and exercised. Diabetes is not like a cancer, where… — Sherri Shepherd
Yes, I live a crazy, exciting, whatever life, but I do think it's quite relatable because it has to be - I'm just a girl… — Kimora Lee Simmons
The most basic human desire is to feel like you belong. Fitting in is important. — Simon Sinek
Well the real concept of basic needs if you cut it right down are simply the physical needs that are unavoidable for all of us.… — Peter Singer
I came into music because I thought the presentation of poetry wasn't vibrant enough. So I merged improvised poetry with basic rock chords. — Patti Smith
There are no right and wrong ways to work in this business, but there are some basic common-sense practices. Work very, very hard and always… — Jimmy Smits
I can't in good conscience allow the U.S. government to destroy privacy, internet freedom and basic liberties for people around the world with this massive… — Edward Snowden
I firmly believe in the rule of law as the foundation for all of our basic rights. — Sonia Sotomayor
The most basic question is not what is best, but who shall decide what is best. — Thomas Sowell
The old adage about giving a man a fish versus teaching him how to fish has been updated by a reader: Give a man a… — Thomas Sowell
For me, I was somebody who was a smart young guy who didn't do very well in school. The basic system of education, I didn't… — Bruce Springsteen
I think you can get to a point where nihilism, if that's the right word, is overwhelming, and the basic laws that society has set… — Bruce Springsteen
Every American, regardless of their background, has the right to live free of unwarranted government intrusion. Repealing the worst provisions of the Patriot Act will… — Pete Stark
Greed is a basic part of animal nature. Being against it is like being against breathing or eating. It means nothing. — Ben Stein

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