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Andrew Jackson

"Every man is equally entitled to protection by law. But when the laws undertake to add... artificial distinctions, to grant titles, gratuities, and exclusive privilegesâ€”to make the rich richer and the potent more powerfulâ€” the humble members of societyâ€”the farmers, mechanics, and laborers, who have neither the time nor the means of securing like favors to themselves, have a right to complain of the injustice of their government."

Source : Veto Message on Bank Bill, 10 July 1832

Andrew Jackson

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“Technology and television didn't dictate one path or the other - it was civil society and public policy intervening in creating alternative funding models. So I think that's one of the questions for our time: do we want to intervene in this model or completely acquiesce and leave it to the unfettered, not-actually-that-free market? Neither path is inevitable.”
“Like a fragrance to a flower, true happiness is an expression of your unconditional self...the real you.”
“There is silver blue, sky blue and thunder blue. Every colour holds within it a soul, which makes me happy or repels me, and which acts as a stimulus. To a person who has no art in him, colours are colours, tones tones...and that is all. All their consequences for the human spirit, which range between heaven to hell, just go unnoticed.”
“Companies are increasingly taking responsibility for the safety of the food they sell, rather than risk their brand on a large recall.”
“Don't give your power away to anybody. If you find something to do that you truly love, you'll be successful.”
“I've been waiting a long time for a quest, seaweed brain," she said. "Athena is no fan of Poseidon, but if you're going to save the world, I'm the best person to keep you from messing up.”

Source : Source: www.hbook.com
“Right. And our first job is to teach her to give a speech on the Grand Balcony in three days.â€ â€œThat does not sound too difficult. Has she done much public speaking?â€ Amilia forced a smile. â€œA week ago she said the word no.”
“The power of good is shown not by triumphantly conquering evil, but by continuing to resist evil while facing certain defeat.”

Source : Edith Hamilton (1969). “Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes”

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