"Classic nineteenth century European imperialists believed they were literally on a mission. I don't believe that the imperialists these days have that same sense of public service. They are simply pirates."

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Source : Interview with David Barsamian, progressive.org. July 16, 2007.

John Pilger

#Believe Quotes #Pirate Quotes #Classic Quotes

“The word of God tends to make large-minded noble-minded men.”
“In L.A., I was meeting people who were all actors. My mind started to open up to what acting was. I didn't realize that Brad Pitt was a real person. I didn't think he was a robot or a machine, but I thought you were just born into acting - that it's a family tree, kind of like NASCAR. No one can just say, 'Hey, I'm going to be a NASCAR driver.'”
“I wanted to tell her that sometimes, in my long sleep, I dreamt of her”
“People assume actresses are afraid to get older; the truth is the roles get a whole lot more compelling once you're too old to play dumb.”
“If beginnings terrify you, or if you just plain don't like writing them, or if they bore you, skip 'em.”
“Great repressions create dualities.”
“Ring-ting! I wish I were a primrose, A bright yellow primrose blowing in the spring! The stooping boughs above me, The wandering bee to love me, The fern and moss to creep across, And the elm-tree for our king!”
“The building of a personality beyond its normal limitations.”

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