"Democracy in China is maybe like a democracy that is separated, distributed. But in the West, maybe it's something you go to the supermarket to buy."

-- Wu Shanzhuan

#Democracy Quotes #West Quotes #China Quotes

“All kids are born geniuses, but are crushed by society.”
“The strongest climbers arenâ€™t always the happiest or nicest to be around; neither are some of them coming from the purest motivation. Climbing another V17 is not going to save the world! This activity of 'rock climbing' is merely one of many ways to exist, pass the time, and evolve and grow from one moment to the next. Thatâ€™s all.”
“We don't live abundant and happy lives in isolation or by being takers. So by giving away your purpose to others, you will find that others want to GIVE to you, too.”
“There are some things I can just smell. It's like a sixth sense." "Well, actually, that would be one of the five.”
“Remember, young men, that purity precedes power. The Lord said, 'But purify your hearts before me; and then go ye into all the world, and preach my gospel unto every creature who has not received it' (D&C 112:28). Missionaries discover this very early in their missions and make every effort to be worthy so they can serve with power.”
“Last time I checked, lifting theory has a PR of zero.”
“Listen. Look. Desire is a house. Desire needs closed space. Desire runs out of doors or windows, or slats or pinpricks, it canâ€™t fit under the sky, too large. Close the doors. Close the windows. As soon as you laugh from nerves or make a joke or say something just to say something or get all involved with the bushes, then you blow open a window in your house of desire and it canâ€™t heat up as well. Cold draft comes in.”
“Blushing is the most peculiar and most human of all expressions.”

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