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In a way, I envy the freedom artists have. Artists can push themselves beyond their limits, in pursuit of their ideas and their vision, even if they are inhabited by demons that can also play tricks on them.
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In a well-functioning democracy, people frequently encounter topics and points of view that they did not specifically select but from which they learn. Those encounters can change minds and, even, the course of lives.
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In a world built on violence, one must be a revolutionary before one can be a pacifist.
Source: Chomsky - American Power and the New Mandarins (2002) p. 160 -
In a world that is in chaos politically, socially and environmentally, how can the human race sustain another 100 years?
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In a world where so much happens through computer screens, making a meal by hand, touching the raw materials, feeling your way through a recipe, tasting, adjusting, engaging all the senses, can be a soothing release.
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In acting, you can always grow and get better - even if you think you're at your limit.
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In actuality, California could be a wonderful place to live. In fact, if you're highly educated and ambitious, you can do quite well here while enjoying the sun and the fun. The only problem: California will then blame you for your success and recommend that all your cash be removed from you.
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In all societies, it is advisable to associate if possible with the highest; not that the highest are always the best, but because, if disgusted there, we can descend at any time; but if we begin with the lowest, to ascend is impossible.
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In all things that are purely social we can be as separate as the fingers, yet one as the hand in all things essential to mutual progress.
Source: Up From Slavery (1901) Ch. XIV: The Atlanta Exposition Address -
In ambition, as in love, the successful can afford to be indulgent toward their rivals. The prize our own, it is graceful to recognize the merit that vainly aspired to it.
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In America we can say what we think, and even if we can't think, we can say it anyhow.
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In America, anybody can be president. That's one of the risks you take.
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In America, if you put your mind to it you can have anything you want. You just can't have everything you want.
― Bernard M. Baruch
American investor, philanthropist, statesman, and political consultant (1870 - 1965) -
In an era when information can be sent instantaneously anywhere, it is utterly nonsensical that our Nation's police, the fire, and EMS personnel cannot consistently communicate with each other.
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In an ideal world, you might imagine that scientific papers were only cited by academics on the basis of their content. This might be true. But lots of other stuff can have an influence.
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In an ugly and unhappy world the richest man can purchase nothing but ugliness and unhappiness.
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In any business that grows big on one business model, transitions can throw everything in the air.
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In any country, in any city, there will be political influence on what is said, what kind of images are to be projected and, yes, of course artists can be and are influenced by politicians.
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In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.
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