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Yes, my first memory of singing, in general, was of a Christmas song. And then listening to Christmas music was really the first music I… — Christina Perri
Whereas the average individuals "often have not the slightest idea of what they are, of what they want, of what their own opinions are," self-actualizing… — Abraham Maslow
Whatever we do must be in accord with human nature. We cannot drive people; we must direct their development. The general policy of the past… — Unknown Author
If you wish a general to be beaten, send him a ream full of instructions; if you wish him to succeed, give him a destination,… — Augustus William Hare
Facts are stupid until brought into connection with some general law. — Louis Agassiz
The wise man who is not heeded is counted a fool, and the fool who proclaims the general folly first and loudest passes for a… — Carl Jung
Avoid contradicting in general, especially people you love. — Maurice Baring
The locus of corporate innovations has been product development. But in times of rapid and unpredictable change, the creation of individual products becomes less important… — John Seely Brown
The fight against Germany has now been waged for months by every Jewish community, on every conference, in all labor unions and by every single… — Ze'ev Jabotinsky
When the world smiles upon us, and we have got a warm nest, how do we prophesy of rest and peace in those acquisitions, thinking… — John Flavel
I would rather win souls than be the greatest king or emperor on earth; I would rather win souls than be the greatest general that… — Reuben Archer Torrey
The general function of dreams is to try to restore our psychological balance by producing dream material that re-establishes, in a subtle way, the total… — Carl Jung
Half the misery of human life might be extinguished if men would alleviate the general curse they lie under by mutual offices of compassion, benevolence,… — Joseph Addison
Our submission to general principles is necessary because we cannot be guided in our practical action by full knowledge and evaluation of the consequences. So… — Friedrich August von Hayek
I don't hate myself, as a general rule. I'd say the best way to describe it is that I have moments of self-loathing at fairly… — Janeane Garofalo
There is a decided prejudice on the part of the general public against being piloted by a woman, and as great an aversion, partially because… — Louise Thaden
It is to be observed that every case of war averted is a gain in general, for it helps to form a habit of peace,… — Elihu Root
I recently formed a foundation to raise awareness for prostate cancer. I feel it's very necessary that men be more aware about prostate cancer and… — Herbie Mann
I had an immense advantage over many others dealing with the problem in as much as I had no fixed ideas derived from long-established practice… — Henry Bessemer
I suggest that all who listen to my voice would benefit by an examination of the lives of those we sustain as general officers of… — Monte J. Brough
All men hate to hear "We need to talk about our relationship." These seven words strike fear in the heart of even General Schwartzkopf. — John Wayne
Identification makes general sanity and complete adjustment impossible. Training in non-identity plays a therapeutic role with adults. — Alfred Korzybski
Asian Homo erectus died without issue and does not enter our immediate ancestry (for we evolved from African populations); Neanderthal people were collateral cousins, perhaps… — Stephen Jay Gould
The very general occurrence of the homosexual in ancient Greece, and its wide occurrence today in some cultures in which such activity is not taboo… — Alfred Kinsey
I haven't the faintest notion what possible revolutionary role white hetero- sexual men could fulfill, since they are the very embodiment of reactionary- vested-interest-power. But… — Robin Morgan

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