"In any war, the first casualty is common sense, and the second is free and open discussion."

-- James Reston, Jr.

#Peace Quotes #War Quotes #Common Sense Quotes

“Although I was raised Jewish, my upbringing didn't include any formal religious education or training.”

Source : Melissa Gilbert (2009). “Prairie Tale: A Memoir”, p.5, Simon and Schuster
“Removing prejudices is, alas! too often removing the boundary of a delightful near prospect in order to let in a shockingly extensive one.”
“I m human, I m not perfect. Although, I make mistakes all the time.”
“For those who may not find happiness to exercise religious faith, it's okay to remain a radical atheist; it's absolutely an individual right, but the important thing is with a compassionate heart - then no problem.”
“Unless you treat failure as part of the journey, you're never going to get anywhere.”

Source : "Biography/ Personal Quotes". www.imdb.com.
“If each and everyone endeavours to cooperate and work in as much as his capacity permits, our faith rests upon the Almighty God that he would bless the results for us”
“I'm often at odds with my colleagues, but I've managed to get legislation passed which will not even be attempted in other states. Rather than use the word "cooperate," I'll say there's kind of a peaceful coexistence, a wary watching of each other. I'm very courteous and polite, and people allow me to be. Some people have applied the term charming to me. I don't use that term unless I'm the snake charmer and they're the snake.”

Source : "The Maverick of Omaha". Interview With Michael Beckel, www.motherjones.com. January 5, 2006.
“It behooves a prudent person to make trial of everything before arms.”

Source : Terence, Henry Thomas Riley, Christopher Smart (1853). “The Comedies of Terence: And the Fables of Phædrus”, p.114

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