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In times of unrest and in an unstable economy, it is very easy to let your attitude slip and begin feeling sorry for yourself. This… — Bob Proctor
The Founders of the U.S. gave the senators a term of office three times longer than that of a representative precisely to encourage a reflective… — Al Gore
Precisely because we do not communicate by singing, a song can be out of place but not out of character; it is just as credible… — Wystan Hugh Auden
Suppose you had inherited the same body and temperament and mind that Al Capone had. Suppose you had had his environment and experiences. You would… — Dale Carnegie
And when you try too hard, it doesn't work. Try grabbing something quickly and precisely with a tensed-up arm; then relax and try it again.… — Benjamin Hoff
The fate of our times is characterized by rationalization and intellectualization and, above all, by the 'disenchantment of the world.' Precisely the ultimate and most… — Max Weber
It is common to assume that human progress affects everyone - that even the dullest man, in these bright days, knows more than any man… — H. L. Mencken
Kissinger projects a strong impression of a man at home in the world and on top of his brief. But there are a number of… — Christopher Hitchens
By the time the children go to bed, I am as drained as any mother who has spent her day working, car pooling, building Lego… — Ayelet Waldman
It is precisely because neither individuals nor small groups can be fully self-sufficient that cooperation is necessary to human survival and flourishing. — Tom G. Palmer
Having examined the nature of fractional reserve and of central banking, and having seen how the questionable blessings of Central Banking were fastened upon America,… — Murray Rothbard
Probably the worst thing that has happened in America in my time is the decay of confidence in the courts. No one can be sure… — H. L. Mencken
The sponsors of war closely resemble the weapons they create. And smart bombs, depleted uranium, land mines, rockets and tanks, rather than protect 'widows and… — Daniel Berrigan
Compared with the person who is conscious of his despair, the despairing individual who is ignorant of his despair is simply a negativity further away… — Soren Kierkegaard
When someone wants something then they should be aware that they are taking a risk. But this is precisely what makes life interesting. — Paulo Coelho
Life and death are not properly scientific concepts but rather political concepts, which as such acquire a political meaning precisely only through a decision. — Giorgio Agamben
I enjoyed the innocence of unhappiness and of helplessness; could I blame myself for a sin which attracted me, which flooded me with pleasure precisely… — Georges Bataille
The Earth is indeed a precious gift of the Creator who, in designing its intrinsic order, has given us bearings that guide us as stewards… — Pope Benedict XVI
We have to have genius creative thoughts precisely four times a year and on exact dates. I actually write them on my calendar. I write,… — Tom Ford
Idiots must stop claiming that atheism is a religion. Religion is defined as the belief in and worship of a superhuman controlling power. And atheism… — Bill Maher

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