"I lost money, coaching jobs, a shot at the Hall of Fame. But when you weigh that against all the things that are really and truly important, things that are deep inside you, then I think I've succeeded."

-- Curt Flood

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“Libraries, whether my own or shared with a greater reading public, have always seemed to me pleasantly mad places, and for as long as I can remember I've been seduced by their labyrinthine logic, which suggests that reason (if not art) rules over a cacophonous arrangement of books.”

Source : Alberto Manguel (2011). “The Library at Night”, p.9, Vintage Canada
“Keeping a journal of what's going on in your life is a good way to help you distill what's important and what's not.”
“London's not a white city. So why should our catwalks be so white?”

Source : "Jourdan Dunn first black British model to enter Forbes rich list" by Rosie Swash, www.theguardian.com. August 19, 2014.
“The power of the state to impose restraints and burdens upon persons and property in conservation and promotion of the public health, good order, and prosperity is a power originally and always belonging to the states, not surrendered to them by the general government, nor directly restrained by the constitution of the United States, and essentially exclusive.”
“Tom Coburn never forgot that members of Congress are spending the hard-earned money of the people back home. Even a lot of conservatives end up forgetting that. Here's hoping that back in the private sector, Tom Coburn keeps up the fight for his beliefs and that he remains a constant reminder to lawmakers and the White House of ethical standards to which all should aspire.”
“Sometimes Americans don't quite get my sense of humor. My good ol' British sarcasm seems to go over their heads.”
“I can really laugh at myself and make a fool out of myself.”
“I don't really believe in anything special, but I respect God. I go to church sometimes, but not often.”

Source : "Biography/ Personal Quotes". www.imdb.com.

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