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History is a realm in which human freedom and natural necessity are curiously intermingled.


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Ultimately evil is done not so much by evil people, but by good people who do not know themselves and who do not probe deeply.

Ultimately evil is done not so much by evil people, but by good people who do not know themselves and who do not probe deeply.



Man's capacity for justice makes democracy possible, but man's inclination to injustice makes democracy necessary.

Man's capacity for justice makes democracy possible, but man's inclination to injustice makes democracy necessary.



God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.

God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.



Every experience proves that the real problem of our existence lies in the fact that we ought to love one another, but do not.

Every experience proves that the real problem of our existence lies in the fact that we ought to love one another, but do not.



There was a time when I had all the answers. My real growth began when I discovered that the questions to which I had the answers were not the important questions.

There was a time when I had all the answers. My real growth began when I discovered that the questions to which I had the answers were not the important questions.



It's always wise to seek the truth in our opponents' error, and the error in our own truth.

It's always wise to seek the truth in our opponents' error, and the error in our own truth.



Nationalism: One of the effective ways in which the modern man escapes life's ethical problems.

Nationalism: One of the effective ways in which the modern man escapes life's ethical problems.



Forgiveness is the final form of love.

Forgiveness is the final form of love.



Religion is so frequently a source of confusion in political life, and so frequently dangerous to democracy, precisely because it introduces absolutes into the realm of relative values.

Religion is so frequently a source of confusion in political life, and so frequently dangerous to democracy, precisely because it introduces absolutes into the realm of relative values.



Humor is a prelude to faith and laughter is the beginning of prayer.

Humor is a prelude to faith and laughter is the beginning of prayer.





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Always deliver more than expected.

Always deliver more than expected.



Never imitate the eccentricities of genius, but toil after it in its truer flights. They are not so easy to follow, but they lead to higher regions.

Never imitate the eccentricities of genius, but toil after it in its truer flights. They are not so easy to follow, but they lead to higher regions.



If I'm over a song two weeks after I made it, I'm not going to put it out. It has to last months.

If I'm over a song two weeks after I made it, I'm not going to put it out. It has to last months.



Psychoanalysis is essentially a theory of unconscious strivings, of resistance, of falsification of reality according to one's subjective needs and expectations.

Psychoanalysis is essentially a theory of unconscious strivings, of resistance, of falsification of reality according to one's subjective needs and expectations.



Single mothers are raising more of America's children than ever before.

Single mothers are raising more of America's children than ever before.



Nevada once again has shown double digit increases in tax revenue... Nevada continues to show economic stability with its desirable business climate and booming tourism sector.

Nevada once again has shown double digit increases in tax revenue... Nevada continues to show economic stability with its desirable business climate and booming tourism sector.



As great as it is, 'Vogue' won't change a designer's business. But if an unknown brand is worn by a certain person in a tabloid, it will be the biggest designer within a week.

As great as it is, 'Vogue' won't change a designer's business. But if an unknown brand is worn by a certain person in a tabloid, it will be the biggest designer within a week.



The fact that my female characters have strong personalities but are also physically attractive probably reflects the women I've known in my life.

The fact that my female characters have strong personalities but are also physically attractive probably reflects the women I've known in my life.



In India, religious life forms the centre, the keynote of the whole music of national life.

In India, religious life forms the centre, the keynote of the whole music of national life.



There is no moral difference between a stealth bomber and a suicide bomber. Both kill innocent people for political reasons.

There is no moral difference between a stealth bomber and a suicide bomber. Both kill innocent people for political reasons.




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