"There are certain things in a man that have to be won, not forced; inspired, not compelled. Among these are many, I should say most, of the things that constitute the good life. All are essential to democracy. All are proof against its enemies."

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Source : Alfred Whitney Griswold (1962). “Liberal Education and the Democratic Ideal: And Other Essays”

Alfred Whitney Griswold

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“Motherhood: 24/7 on the frontlines of humanity. Are you man enough to try it?”
“Some people believe the alternative to bad religion is secularism, but that's wrong . . . . The answer to bad religion is better religion--prophetic rather than partisan, broad and deep instead of narrow, and based on values as opposed to ideology.”
“My hope is that this life is not all there is. This life is like preparation for what is coming next, and what is coming next is something so glorious that the Bible says minds can't conceive it, eye has never seen, your imagination could never even enter into all that God is preparing for those who love him.”
“Is there decency left in American politics?”
“One thing that golf teaches you is humility.”
“Someday hopefully it wonâ€™t be necessary to allocate a special evening to celebrate where we are and how far weâ€™ve comeâ€¦someday women writers, producers and crew members will be so commonplace, and roles and salaries for actresses will outstrip those for men, and pigs will fly.”
“I like seeing things that you don't normally see. Black people are so diverse, we do so many things, we have given so much to this world - and we are constantly giving.”

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“Higher energy prices act like a tax. They reduce the disposable income people have available for other things after they've paid their energy bills.”

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