"There are some things in this establishment that are fundamental... about which I shall deal plainly with you... the government by a single person and a parliament is a fundamental... and... though I may seem to plead for myself, yet I do not: no, nor can any reasonable man say it... I plead for this nation, and all the honest men therein."

-- Oliver Cromwell

#Men Quotes #May Quotes #Honest Quotes

“I was obsessed with movies when I was younger. During the summer, I would go by myself to a theater down the street from my house. I saw every comedy or science fiction movie that came out. My kids love going to the movies, but 3D scares them.”
“A people among whom custom is altogether sovereign endures the despotism of the dead.”

Source : Bertrand de Jouvenel (1952). “Power: the natural history of its growth”, London, Batchworth P
“Few things are impossible to diligence and skill.”
“When others see you at peace, theyâ€™re reminded of the value of tranquility - that is, you inspire them to be at peace.”
“Belief is a moral act for which the believer is to be held responsible.”
“This divorce between man and his life, the actor and his setting, is properly the feeling of absurdity.”
“However, they ignore the fact that the First Amendment is intended to protect only against government sanctions for exercising free speech rights, not private actions.”
“I'm so uncoordinated, I can't really do that much, so my specialty is standing in one spot or holding on to something, like an exploding rocket or a jetski.”

Source : "Johnny Knoxville's house of pain" by Steve Rose, www.theguardian.com. November 4, 2010.

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