Quotes 981 till 1000 of 1277.
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The passion of hatred is so long lived and so obstinate a malady that the surest sign of death in a sick person is their desire for reconciliation.
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The past is what makes the present coherent, and the past will remain horrible for exactly as long as we refuse to assess it honestly.
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The peak of the campaign happened in Albuquerque, where a local reporter said to me, Dr. Commoner, are you a serious candidate or are you just running on the issues?
Quoted in Thomas Vinciguerra, At 90, an Environmentalist From the 70s Still Has Hope, The New York Times (2007-06-19} -
The poets were not alone in sanctioning myths, for long before the poets the states and the lawmakers had sanctioned them as a useful expedient. They needed to control the people by superstitious fears, and these cannot be aroused without myths and marvels.
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The point of aim for our vigilance to hold in view is to dwell upon the brightest parts in every prospect, to call off the thoughts when running upon disagreeable objects, and strive to be pleased with the present circumstances surrounding us.
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The present letter is a very long one, simply because I had no leisure to make it shorter.
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The progress from infancy to boyhood is imperceptible. In that long dawn of the mind we take but little heed. The years pass by us, one by one, little distinguishable from each other. But when the intellectual sun of our life is risen, we take due note of joy and sorrow.
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The real American type can never be a ballet dancer. The legs are too long, the body too supple and the spirit too free for this school of affected grace and toe walking.
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The reason I still love performing is that people my age, a little younger and a little older, show up to relive that thing that made them so happy all those years ago. And as long as they show up, I'll keep on keepin' on till I keel over.
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The reason political party platforms are so long is that when you straddle anything it takes a long time to explain it.
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The reins of government have been so long slackened, that I fear the people will not quietly submit to those restraints which are necessary for the peace and security of the community.
Letter to John Adams (27 November 1775) -
The Republicans have a me too candidate running on a yes but platform, advised by a has been staff.
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The reward of great men is that, long after they have died, one is not quite sure that they are dead.
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The road to learning by precept is long, but by example short and effective.
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The sacrifices of friendship were beautiful in her eyes as long as she was not asked to make them.
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The saddest fact of climate change - and the chief reason we should be concerned about finding a proper response - is that the countries it will hit hardest are already among the poorest and most long-suffering.
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The second thing is, if you want to do something about global warming, you have to think much more long-term. There is something wrong with saying we should start using renewables now, while they are still incredibly expensive.
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The secret of long life is double careers. One to about age sixty, then another for the next thirty years.
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