"I am under no illusions. My position, no matter how clearly stated, is likely to be misunderstood."

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Source : David Benatar (2012). “The Second Sexism: Discrimination Against Men and Boys”, p.16, John Wiley & Sons

David Benatar

#Misunderstood Quotes #Matter Quotes #Illusion Quotes

“Trotskyism is not a new movement, a new doctrine, but the restoration, the revival of genuine Marxism as it was expounded and practiced in the Russian revolution and in the early days of the Communist International.”

Source : James P. Cannon (2002). “History of American Trotskyism, The, 1928-38: Report of a Participant”
“A Christian in his surroundings should encourage everyone to be better, instead of being the one who stoops to be like everyone else.”
“Men may die, but the fabrics of free institutions remains unshaken.”
“The pressure to be thin, which causes guilt and obsessiveness around food, is terrible and starts so early. For me, it started at sixteen when I left home and gained weight for the first time and was told by a slightly older boy, out of the blue, that I was "too plump." The shock of that lasted a good long time.”

Source : Source: therumpus.net
“Some people are saying it's a slap in the face for me to go to a competitor, but it also was a slap in my face that they would go out and trade for Matt Williams, especially when my situation was unsure.”

Source : Albert Belle (1998). “Don't Call Me Joey: The Wit and Wisdom of Albert Belle”, p.23, ECW Press
“Take care that no one hates you justly.”
“My dad never told me that when you audition, you might not get the role. He wanted to wait until my first disappointment to tell me.”

Source : "Haley Joel Osment: What I've Learned" by Ross Johnson, www.esquire.com. January 29, 2007.
“I would love when that day comes so I can prove everyone wrong, but in the same time prove to myself I can be the best I can be.”

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