"True patriots believe that we should measure a citizen's worth by contribution to country and community, not by wealth or power-that those whom America has benefited most should contribute in proportion to their good fortune-and that serving others should be esteemed more highly than serving self."

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Source : Eric Liu, Nick Hanauer (2012). “The True Patriot”, p.20, Sasquatch Books

Eric Liu

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“Leave your ego at the door every morning, and just do some truly great work. Few things will make you feel better than a job brilliantly done.”
“Many times when you're a tourist you can just stay on the surface and not really experience the place you're visiting, which will probably leave you disappointed. Everywhere has something interesting; it's just about being curious enough to find it and scratch where you have to scratch and stay longer and walk further.”
“Documentary is a little like horror movies, putting a face on fear and transforming threat into fantasy, into imagery. One can handle imagery by leaving it behind. (It is them, not us.)”

Source : Martha Rosler (2004). “Decoys and Disruptions: Selected Writings, 1975-2001”, p.179, MIT Press
“I like relaxed sets. I like to feel that I can make a mistake without feeling like I'm costing somebody money. I like a sense of freedom. I like it when people are open and are willing to let you do your work.”

Source : "Richard Jenkins on First Lead Role in 'The Visitor,' 'Six Feet Under,' Coen Brothers". Interview with Patrick McDonald, www.hollywoodchicago.com. June 24, 2008.
“If I could choose the perfect Dad There's no one I would rather Have Dad, than you Dad Coz you go further, Father Happy Birthday Father”
“If ifs were gifts, every day would be Christmas.”
“If a man is prodigal, he cannot be truly generous.”

Source : James Boswell (1956). “London Journal, 1762-1763, as First Published in 1950 from the Original Manuscript”
“Life breaks us all, but you're stronger in the places that were broken. Or you can essentially crumble, give up, and, you know, waste your life.”

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