"We, to some degree, are like what we are because we inherited certain things from the Greeks and the Romans. One of them that's so striking is the whole area of politics."

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Source : Interview with Bruce Cole, www.neh.gov. May/June 2005.

Donald Kagan

#Greek Quotes #Degrees Quotes #Certain Quotes

“Distance is no barrier to the love of God.”
“It shouldn't come as any surprise that those who choose acting as a profession are phonies who live in a fantasy world. What is surprising is how many of them are blissfully unaware of it.”
“Kids can have great passion and great ability but if you have the facilities for your particular sport that can give you the inspiration to become a sportsman.”
“I'm a season kind of guy - not the preseason but the regular season.”
“Turning down the Lakers was tough, but it is always good to renew your vows to the loves of your life.”
“All the great establishments, of every kind, now in the hands of a few proprietors, but employing a great number of wage laborers, would be broken up; for few or no persons, who could hire capital and do business for themselves would consent to labour for wages for another.”
“I have always done what I wanted to do.”
“I love history. Everything is inspired by history, so that's why I love vintage and antiques.”

Source : "Kelly Wearstler Celebrates Her Fourth Book, 'Rhapsody'". Interview with Rebecca Moss, www.elle.com. February 07, 2013.

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