"Democracy, finally, rests on a higher power than Parliament. It rests on an informed and cultivated and alert public opinion. The Members of Parliament are only representatives of the citizens. They cannot represent apathy and indifference. They can play the part allotted to them only if they represent intelligence and public spiritness."

-- Eric Williams

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“People in New Hampshire know that I'll talk thoughtfully, substantively about any issue.”
“Wolves eat cats for dinner. By God, I wanna be a wolf. ~Kane Tyler~”
“The next time your daughter asks, 'Where are all the men?' Tell them that the Democratic party and its policies got rid of them'”
“There's this whole debate about whether being PC is just being like political or whether it's just being a good person, and I feel like that's something that people need to take into consideration because, you know, people are like, "Oh PC culture is ruining America." It's being a good person. If you're offended when people are not, you know, sexist or racist, then you're a part of the problem.”
“I used to store my anger and it affected my play. Now I get it out. I'm never rude to my playing partner. I'm very focused on the ball. Then it's over.”
“It is quite true - in fact, obvious on the surface - that the vast majority of dramatic shows and comedies, as well, advocate a liberal and humanistic and relativistic lifestyle and concept.”

Source : Interview with Wes Vernon, www.renewamerica.com. January 9, 2006.
“The game of life is a lot like football. You have to tackle your problems, block your fears, and score your points when you get the opportunity.”

Source : Lewis Grizzard (1990). “Gettin' it on: a down-home treasury”, BBS Publishing Corporation
“Some drink to forget, some drink to remember-me, I drink to get bagged,”

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