Quotes 481 till 500 of 2954.
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Decisions taken by the most democratic institutions in the world are very often wrong.
Democracy could have saved Europe from the single currency (2015) -
Defining myself, as opposed to being defined by others, is one of the most difficult challenges I face.
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Democracy don't rule the world, You'd better get that in your head; this world is ruled by violence, But I guess that's better left unsaid.
Union Sundown -
Deny human rights, and however little you may wish to do so, you will find yourself abjectly kneeling at the feet of that old-world god, Force.
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Depression presents itself as a realism regarding the rottenness of the world in general and the rottenness of your life in particular.
How to Be Alone: Essays (2007) 87 -
Despite everybody who has been born and has died, the world has just gone on. I mean, look at Napoleon - but we went right on. Look at Harpo Marx - the world went around, it didn't stop for a second. It's sad but true. John Kennedy, right?
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Despite what they tell you, there are simply no moral absolutes in a complex world.
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Develop interest in life as you see it; in people, things, literature, music - the world is so rich, simply throbbing with rich treasures, beautiful souls and interesting people. Forget yourself.
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Developed countries and advanced developing countries must open their markets for products from the developing world, and support in developing their export and import capacity.
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Diplomacy means all the wicked devices of the Old World, spheres of influence, balances of power, secret treaties, triple alliances, and, during the interim period, appeasement of Fascism.
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Distance does not decide who is your brother and who is not. The church is going to have to become the conscience of the free market if it's to have any meaning in this world - and stop being its apologist.
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Do I belong in the conversation about the best artists in the world? My answer is yes, I do.
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Do not hide behind utopian logic which says that until we have the perfect security environment, nuclear disarmament cannot proceed. This is old-think. This is the mentality of the Cold War era. We must face the realities of the 21st century. The Conference on Disarmament can be a driving force for building a safer world and a better future.
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Do not let spacious plans for a new world divert your energies from saving what is left of the old.
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Do not try to push your way through to the front ranks of your profession; do not run after distinctions and rewards; but do your utmost to find an entry into the world of beauty.
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Do you not see how necessary a world of pains and troubles is to school an intelligence and make it a soul?
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Do you not see, first, that - as a mental abstract - physical force is directly opposed to morality; and secondly, that it practically drives out of existence the moral forces?
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Do you recall the laughter of the Philistines at the helpless Sampson? You can hear the echo of that laughter to-day, as the church, shorn of her strength by her own sin, is an object of ridicule to the world, who cry in derision, Where is your boasted triumph and your Millennial glory?
Dictionary of Burning Words of Brilliant Writers (1895) -
Do you see this egg? With this you can topple every theological theory, every church or temple in the world.
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Do you want to be power in the world? Then be yourself.
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