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  • A large part of the popularity and persuasiveness of psychology comes from its being a sublimated spiritualism: a secular, ostensibly scientific way of affirming the primacy of ''spirit'' over matter.

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  • Susan Sontag A large part of the popularity and persuasiveness of psychology comes from its being a sublimated spiritualism: a secular, ostensibly scientific way of affirming the primacy of ''spirit'' over matter.
    Susan Sontag
    American writer, filmmaker, teacher, and political activist (1933 - 2004)
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  • Bob Barr Despite two decisions, in 2008 and 2010, by the U.S. Supreme Court unequivocally affirming that the Second Amendment to the Constitution guarantees an individual right to keep and bear arms against infringement by the government, state legislatures continue to do just that - enact laws that significantly infringe this fundamental human right.
    Bob Barr
    American attorney and politician (1948 - )
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  • Anthony Minghella I have always believed that there is a need for life-affirming films.
    Anthony Minghella
    British film director, playwright and screenwriter (1954 - 2008)
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  • Henri-Frédéric Amiel It is by teaching that we teach ourselves, by relating that we observe, by affirming that we examine, by showing that we look, by writing that we think, by pumping that we draw water into the well.
    Henri-Frédéric Amiel
    Swiss philosopher and poet (1821 - 1881)
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  • Oliver Wendell Holmes Man is born a predestined idealist, for he is born to act. To act is to affirm the worth of an end, and to persist in affirming the worth of an end is to make an ideal.
    Oliver Wendell Holmes
    American writer and poet (1809 - 1894)
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  • Norman Vincent Peale Watch your manner of speech if you wish to develop a peaceful state of mind. Start each day by affirming peaceful, contented and happy attitudes and your days will tend to be pleasant and successful.
    Norman Vincent Peale
    American minister and author (1898 - 1993)
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  • Carol P. Christ Watching birds has become part of my daily meditation affirming my connection to the earth body.
    Carol P. Christ
    American feminist historian and author (1945 - )
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  • Bella Abzug We are affirming human rights for all women and girls, acknowledging the full range of diversity that exists, and detailing actions to prevent violence.
    Bella Abzug
    American lawyer and politician (1920 - 1998)
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