"The sort of dependence that results from exchange, i.e., from commercial transactions, is a reciprocal dependence. We cannot be dependent upon a foreigner without his being dependent on us. Now, this is what constitutes the very essence of society. To sever natural interrelations is not to make oneself independent, but to isolate oneself completely."

-- Frederic Bastiat

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“Whenever I got a shot, the team that selected me, I just promised myself that I would give them something that they wouldn't regret... The Chicago Bears drafted me, and I'm going to make sure they're not second-guessing themselves about that.”
“My own center, my Kingdom Center, which is the highest priced tower in Saudi Arabia, was vacated twice because of terrorist attacks, terrorist threats.”

Source : "Biography/ Personal Quotes". www.imdb.com.
“God made only water, but man made wine.”
“Is he a sophomore?" Lydia says. "Please tell me he's in our grade." "I don't know," I say. "But weren't you there when he came to the office?" Peyton says. "The secretary didn't get out her bullhorn and announce what grade he's in. She just took him to meet Headmaster Perkins.”

Source : Lauren Myracle (2009). “Peace, Love, and Baby Ducks”, p.97, Penguin
“To foster inner awareness, introspection, and reasoning is more efficient than meditation and prayer.”
“I live to eat - when someone else cooks for me.”
“Life is a constant process of dying.”
“I don't think one should be comfortable standing on a stage with people applauding and laughing at every stupid thing you say.”

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