"Every marvel of our age arose out of the critical give and take of an open society. No other civilization ever managed to incorporate this crucial innovation, weaving it into daily life. And if you disagree with this... say so!"

-- David Brin

#Civilization Quotes #Giving Quotes #Innovation Quotes

“I never get to wear a suit in my life, much less a tuxedo. It's kind of really fun to get to dress up, because you take yourself a little more seriously if you dress nice in a starched shirt.”
“What do you do when it rains?" The captain answered frankly. "I get wet.”
“I think my style as far as vocal delivery and even down to the pronunciation of certain words is so deliberate.”
“I want Britain to punch its weight in the European Community.”
“Television has accustomed us to brief, intimate, telegraphic, visual, narrative messages. Candidates are learning to act, speak, and think in television's terms. In the process they are transforming speeches, debates, and their appearances in news into ads.”

Source : Kathleen Hall Jamieson (1993). “Dirty Politics: Deception, Distraction, and Democracy”, p.206, Oxford University Press on Demand
“Dont wear dresses that are too tight. A size number is just a number. If the fit is comfortable, it will look more elegant.”
“Society, that first of blessings, brings with it evils death only can cure.”

Source : Sophia Lee (2015). “The Recess”, p.97, University Press of Kentucky
“When all of a sudden, people say, 'Wow, you look nice,' and carry on, it's shocking. Really awkward.”

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