It takes no effort to be ordinary. Ordinary is not even a challenge. You can do nothing and be ordinary. ~Bernard Hopkins
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The first assumption of an art critic is that the artist meant to paint something else. ~Robert Breault
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The harm that theology has done is not to create cruel impulses, but to give them the sanction of what professes to be lofty ethic, and to confer an apparently sacred character upon practices which have come down from more ignorant and barbarous times. ~Bertrand Russell
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A friend is known when needed. ~Saudi Proverb
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A hedge between keeps friendship green. ~French Proverb
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The one thing an aspiring writer must understand is that it's hard. If you think it's not hard, you're not doing it right. ~Gene Weingarten
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A friend in need is a friend indeed. ~Chinese Proverb
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I consider Khomeini's position dangerous. He does not have the right to pass judgment; that is not the Islamic way. ~Naguib Mahfouz
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There's a lot to be said for not displacing people. ~Barney Frank
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Strong leaders understand that action cures indecision. ~Toyotomi Hideyoshi
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In dwelling, be close to the land. In meditation, go deep in the heart. ~Laozi
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He knew he should have counted. It was the rule to count to ten in his head before he opened his mouth. It was the rule to count to ten if he wanted to smash a man in the face for saying something he didn't like. It was the rule to count to ten if instinct wasn't needed, but common sense was. ~Melina Marchetta
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A friend's eye is a good mirror. ~Irish Proverb
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Let parents bequeath to their children not riches, but the spirit of reverence. ~Plato
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When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you. ~Taoist Proverb
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In time of test, family is best. ~Burmese Proverb
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If you are too busy to laugh, you are too busy. ~Proverb
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Clever father, clever daughter; clever mother, clever son. ~Russian Proverb
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I hate to lose, and I do whatever I can to win, and if it is ugly, it is ugly. ~Pete Sampras
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At that time, the army leadership said the implementation of this agreement would allow everyone, including the IRA, to take its political objectives forward by peaceful and democratic means. ~Gerry Adams
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The aim of all struggles for liberty is to keep in bounds the armed defenders of peace, the governors and their constables. The political concept of the individual's freedom means: freedom from arbitrary action on the part of the police power. ~Ludwig von Mises
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I love performing and having people hear my music more that anything. ~Britney Spears
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Do not marry for money; you can borrow it cheaper. ~Scottish Proverb
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A fable is a bridge which leads to truth. Follow it. ~Saudi Proverb
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Success is a ladder you cannot climb with your hands in your pockets. ~American Proverb
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