"When the United Nations was born it was believed to be a positive instrument for peace. From this exalted position it became an organization in which nations would at least keep talking instead of shooting. Soon it was discovered ... that words were as deadly as any weapon, and when these words had a number of interpretations they could and did lead to conflict."

-- Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit

#Talking Quotes #Organization Quotes #Numbers Quotes

“Every concrete object has abstract value, is timeless in the dream parallel.”

Source : Hilda Doolittle, Louis L. Martz (1986). “Collected Poems 1912-1944”, p.523, New Directions Publishing
“Women only cut their hair in times of crisis... It's somethin' a woman always has the power to do, even when she loses control over everything else. Cuttin' hair is a cry for help.”

Source : Bella Pollen (2011). “Midnight Cactus”, p.183, Pan Macmillan
“Pharmaceutical companies are very annoyed with niacin because their products have to compete with it. Some of their cholesterol-lowering drugs cost up to $150 a month while niacin costs about $10.”
“I would be ready to become a dad if I was with the right person. I'd like a boy, though. Because they're in charge.”
“Timidity prompted by past failures causes investors to miss the most important bull markets.”
“There is no one and there will never be anyone like you.”
“The Lord did not make me impossible of error. All I've had to offer you is the total dedication in serving you as best I know how. And I've always leveled with you, and always will, knowing full well that everyone will not agree with me.”
“Made with Pencils is grounded in the creativity of a few, propelled by the financial support of many, and most importantly, it's empowering generations to come. A simple idea, a heartfelt desire, and a world of possibility. A pencil, a promise, and a dream.”

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