"More than any other figure in our history [Tomas] Jefferson is responsible for the idea of American exceptionalism."

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Source : Source: www.theimaginativeconservative.org

Gordon S. Wood

#Ideas Quotes #Responsible Quotes #Figures Quotes

“I feel, as a songwriter, it's one of the hardest things to do - to sit down and say how you feel.”
“The first year was like icing. Then the cake started to show through â€¦”

Source : John Ashbery (1985). “A Wave: Poems”, p.16, Ardent Media
“Bestiality is not my thing But it seems to be a harmless foible or idiosyncrasy of some people. So, as long as the animal doesn't mind (and the animal rarely does), I don't mind, and I don't see why anyone else should.”
“Hi, my name is Jareth, and I'll be your- God" He curses as he lays his eyes on me. I raised an eyebrow. "You'll be my god? Hm...Well, we'll have to see about that. I mean, it takes a lot to my world these days.”
“I am not cynical. I am just old. I know what is going to happen next.”
“The United States is historically a nation of immigrants.”
“Then finally I said, 'Okay, well, I want to know all the details. I want creative input. I want to be consulted. I want to know what they're doing and who's involved. And I want to see the space.' So they took me to see it, and then I realized it was major! All these red flags on the Rue de Rivoli with my name on them right by the Louvre!”
“A man who has any relish for fine writing either discovers new beauties or receives stronger impressions from the masterly strokes of a great author every time he peruses him; besides that he naturally wears himself into the same manner of speaking and thinking.”

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