"Immigration is everyone’s business: it is one of the most important national issues. The idea that it is too dangerous to be debated is a mockery of democracy. It is too important not to debate."

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Source : "All for Australia". Book by Geoffrey Blainey, 1984.

Geoffrey Blainey

#Ideas Quotes #Issues Quotes #Democracy Quotes

“War is not human nature. It is a habit.”
“The virtue of books is to be readable.”
“I love the sassy skinnies; that's what I usually wear.”

Source : "Seventeen Exclusive: Jenna Ushkowitz Designs Denim Line for Wall Flower Jeans!" by Jessica Jaksich, www.seventeen.com. July 11, 2012.
“I always thought of this as God's country.”
“Compassionate love may be strong. It sobs, it burns, then it wipes away its tears â€“ and it does nothing.”
“Never rebel for the sake of rebelling, but always rebel for the sake of truth.”
“Choose some sport or other vigorous physical exercise that is consistent with your situation and physical condition and be regular in pursuing it. Get the blood circulating and give your major muscles a workout.”
“I was shy when I was a kid, I was very shy, but now I think I've improved a lot. I can speak OK with the media and with the people. My English is still bad but I feel a little bit better now than before.”

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