"Does religious conviction provide a powerful reason for killing? Undeniably it often does. It also often provides the sole compelling reason for refusing to kill, or for being merciful, or for seeking peace; only the profoundest ignorance of history could prevent one from recognizing this. For the truth is that religion and irreligion are cultural variables, but killing is a human constant."

-- David Bentley

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“I would say that I'm happy getting to make a living playing music and seeing people enjoy music that I make. So far, things have grown consistently and quicker than I thought they would, so that could possibly continue. Even if it ended tomorrow, I'd be really grateful that I got to do it.”
“You snore worse. At least I don't turn into a lion in my sleep." "I only did it once." "Once was weird enough, thank you.”
“Praise God, from whom all blessings flow! Praise Him, all creatures here below! Praise Him above, ye heavenly host! Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost!”
“I do believe that reality is dreadful and that you are forced to choose it in the end or go crazy, but that it kills you.”
“My brother has his sword, King Robert has his warhammer and I have my mind...and a mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone if it is to keep its edge. That's why I read so much Jon Snow.”
“It's not curators, it's not critics, it's not the public, it's not collectors who find great artists - it's other artists.”
“Advice for a human 86. To like something is to insult it. Love it or hate it. Be passionate. As civilisation advances, so does indifference. It is a disease. Immunize yourself with art. And love.”
“The people of Maine were tired of being in debt and tired of being overtaxed.”

Source : "Gov. LePage: We're Fixing Problems in Maine". Interview with Stuart Varney, www.foxnews.com. July 18, 2011.

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