"Throughout the nation's history, the national destiny of the United States has been understood in antimilitaristic, libertarian terms."

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Source : Hans Morgenthau (1955). “Politics Among Nations”

Hans Morgenthau

#Destiny Quotes #United States Quotes #Libertarian Quotes

“One touch of nature makes the whole world kin.”
“I know California isn't a real destination. You can't get there from New Jersey, not simply by following a line drawn on a map. The process of arrival is more subtle and complex. It involves acts of contrition. You must appease the gods. You must find novel forms of penance. You must tattoo your children and look at the wonder. It's about conjuring and awakening and intuitions you wish you never had.”
“I like people. I like watching them. It's just that I'd prefer to do it from a mile away using very powerful binoculars.”
“Just as the acorn contains the mighty oak tree, the Self has everything it needs to fulfill its destiny. When the inner conditions are right, it naturally emerges.”
“You are such a chick.â€ I widened my eyes in mock surprise. â€œNo way. Are you sure?”
“Frank Sinatra is the only one that went from teen idol to superstar.”
“But housekeeping is fun. It is one job where you enjoy the results right along as you work. You may work all day washing and ironing, but at night you have the delicious feeling of sunny clean sheets and airy pillows to lie on. If you clean, you sit down at nightfall with the house shining and faintly smelling of wax, all yours to enjoy right then and there. And if you cookâ€”that creation you lift from the oven goes right to the table.”
“How can a guy win a game if you don't give him any runs?”

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