"The power of the voice in rap is about the expression of truth, rather than the expression of some kind of artifice. Landays, they're about love and pleasure and oppression and levels of oppression within a family. And because of that, I think rap music is probably closely related."

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Eliza Griswold

#Rap Quotes #Thinking Quotes #Kind Quotes

“I never have plans for the future as you never know how things will turn out.”
“Ours is a land rich in resources; stimulating in its glorious beauty; filled with millions of happy homes; blessed with comfort and opportunity. In no nation are the institutions of progress more advanced. In no nation are the fruits of accomplishment more secure. In no nation is the government more worthy of respect. No country is more loved by its people. I have an abiding faith in their capacity, integrity and high purpose. I have no fears for the future of our country. It is bright with hope.”

Source : Hoover, Herbert (1974). “Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: Herbert Hoover, 1929”, p.11, Best Books on
“If they took the idea that they could escape poverty through education, I think it would make a more basic and long-lasting change in the way things happen. What we need are positive, realistic goals and the willingness to work. Hard work and practical goals.”
“Immigrants who voluntarily come to a country have already made a decision to assimilate to one degree or another. Probably not completely, but they've committed to the place, and they know that they need to make certain kinds of concessions. They change themselves in some way to fit in. They're looking forward as much as they're still looking backward.”
“All great art contains an element of the irrational.”

Source : Edith Sitwell (Dame), Elizabeth Salter, Allanah Harper (1976). “Edith Sitwell: fire of the mind : an anthology”, Michael Joseph
“I've had more world championships than you've had women!”
“If bribery is good enough for Congress, it's good enough for me.”
“Small museums are great. Big museums are a drag.”

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