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When man lives under government, he is fallen, his worth is gone, and his nature tarnished.
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Beauty and inspiration can be found in any natural place of the earth.
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We are at war between consciousness and nature, between the desire for permanence and the fact of flux. It is ourself against ourselves.
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For me, the most important thing is the element of chance that is built into a live performance. The very great drawback of recorded sound is the fact that it is always the same. No matter how wonderful a recording is, I know that I couldn't live with it--even of my own music--with the same nuances forever.
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I think bad politics are incredibly dangerous, so it's important to make sure that people are communicating well. Culture and morale are super important. It's best to not force it, but let it happen organically and genuinely.
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It's important to remember that, first and foremost, if not only, this is entertainment. 'The West Wing' isn't meant to be good for you.
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Life is more important than 'what film I do next.
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Structure is more important than content in the transmission of information.
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Political development should start at the grassroots.
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My musical development stopped when Frank Sinatra died.
