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For the same reason that the members of the State legislatures will be unlikely to attach themselves sufficiently to national objects, the members of the… — James Madison
Sometimes my boyfriend would write the lyrics and I would write the melody, and other times I would start from scratch. Or sometimes I would… — Carly Simon
For years I walked around with the phrase "Green River" because I had seen that on a soda fountain drink when I was probably 8… — John Fogerty
Jealousy, and local policy mix too much in all our public councils for the good government of the Union. In a words, the confederation appears… — George Washington
I think if you sing a song for the first time to your mom and dad, or your friends, and they go, 'That's pretty cool'-if… — Dierks Bentley
There is no doubt in my mind, after 37 years of study and investigation that the evidence is overwhelming that planet Earth is being visited… — Stanton T. Friedman
It is now well known, however, that men enter local politics solely as a result of being unhappily married. — C. Northcote Parkinson
The anarchist conclusion is that every kind of human activity should begin from what from what is local and immediate, should link in a network… — Colin Ward
The standard is the same. Don't get me wrong, the main difference is the number of sparring partners. Greg Jackson and Mike Winkeljohn are the… — Unknown Author
The people in the southern provinces have no interest whatsoever to see British forces leave because they're providing security, stability, structure, and relations have always… — Hoshyar Zebari
Since shotguns are not military weapons, your local sporting goods dealer will have good information about them, as long as you aren't black, Spanish, or… — William Powell
I did quite enjoy the days when one went for a beer at one's local in Paris and woke up in Corsica. — Peter O'Toole
I describe my look as a blend of mother goose, cinderella, and the local hooker! — Dolly Parton
When I was a sophomore, a friend asked me to go to a local acting seminar with him. Two guys were very interested in me… — Jensen Ackles
I love how Jamie Oliver makes seasonal, local foods in a rustic way, without a lot of fuss. — Sara Ramirez
Not only did I get to play with these great international musicians, but I also had the opportunity to jam with the local celebrities in… — Jeff Healey
I'm disappearing from twitter for a while. Need a break from the bile. Local prejudice just seems to bring out the worst in some people. — Gary Lineker
The only way to write complex software that won't fall on its face is to hold its global complexity down - to build it out… — Eric S. Raymond
If you would be just as content winning a local Golden Gloves fight as you would making a pile of money as a professional, then… — Gerald McRaney
Growing up, my parents managed to show me the importance of reading without cramming it down my throat. A difficult task, I'm sure. It breaks… — Nathan Fillion

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