An apple a day keeps the doctor away. ~Proverb
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I've had the same, full-time assistant and typist for eight or nine years now. She's read everything I've written, she types everything and does a good job, translates it and makes comments. ~Kevin J. Anderson
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If you wish to know the mind of a man, listen to his words. ~Chinese Proverb
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You cannot build character and courage by taking away a man's initiative and independence. ~William J. H. Boetcker
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Bygone troubles are good to tell. ~Yiddish Proverb
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Sometimes in life, a fog sets in and you don't know which way is the right direction. Every voice may tell you it's not going to happen, but God has placed a promise in your heart. Refuse to listen to those voices. Keep believing. ~Joel Osteen
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The Senate is now considering increasing government subsidies for corn growers to produce more ethanol. If we produce enough ethanol we can postpone our next invasion of a Middle Eastern country for two to three years. ~Jay Leno
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Any fool can write a novel but it takes real genius to sell it. ~J. G. Ballard
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The silent man is the best to listen to. ~Japanese Proverb
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Silence is a fence around wisdom. ~German Proverb
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I swear if I had to do this over again, I would just do the paintings and never show them. ~Cy Twombly
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To fold the hands in prayer is well, to open them in charity is better. ~French Proverb
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I love Jesus Christ with all my heart and everything He stands for. I think that sums up everything that I want for my life, everything I want for my family, everything I want for my career. I want it to be entertaining. I want people to smile and tap their toes, but I want it to be meaningful when the day is done. ~Josh Turner
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Don't lower your expectations to meet your performance. Raise your level of performance to meet your expectations. Expect the best of yourself, and then do what is necessary to make it a reality. ~Ralph Marston
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A box without hinges, key, or lid, yet golden treasure inside is hid. ~J. R. R. Tolkien
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There is a very simple secret to being happy. Just let go of your "demand" on this moment. Any time you have a demand on the moment to give you something or remove something, there is suffering. You are arguing with "what is." Your demands keep you chained to the "dream state" of the conditioned mind. The desire to "control" is, ultimately, our unwillingness to just be awake. ~Adyashanti
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A silent mouth is melodious. ~Irish Proverb
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I believe babies are born as innovative personalities. But our social processes work to stamp out exploration and questioning. ~Jay Wright Forrester
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A thief believes everybody steals. ~Proverb
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The First Amendment only says "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion." It can disrespect all it wants. ~P. J. O'Rourke
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Let your love be like the misty rains, coming softly, but flooding the river. ~Malagasy Proverb
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I think I'm doing some good. Obviously, I don't need any more money. ~Joe Jamail
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Every place where I played or managed is special to me because of the memories and the friendships that each afforded me. ~Joe Torre
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A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. ~Zen Proverb
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Cyberbullying is an issue that affects all of us and demands that Canadians work together to put an end to it. This national public awareness campaign is an important step in protecting our children online. Along with our government's introduction of Bill C-13, the Protecting Canadians from Online Crime Act, we are taking clear action to tackle cyberbullying. ~Peter MacKay
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