"All politicians, even the most idealistic ones, are looking for money, sucking up to rich people."

-- Paul Theroux

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“The United States is not overdeployed or overextended with deployments in 150 countries on any given year. On any given week we have about 65 deployments.”
“Was it me you were discussing?â€ he countered with lifted brows. â€œI couldnâ€™t tell from the description you were giving. Since when am I kind, considerate, refined, and amiable?â€ â€œYouâ€™re angry,â€ Victoria concluded on a sigh. A low chuckle rumbled in his chest and his arms tightened, drawing her close to his leann, muscular body. â€œIâ€™m not angry,â€ he said in a husky, gentle voice. â€œIâ€™m embarrassed”

Source : Judith McNaught (2016). “Once and Always”, p.181, Simon and Schuster
“I am the kind of person that takes everything as is and then look at it from the outside looking in.”
“And I just think that if you believe in something and you want it so much and you're not hurting anyone else, you have to go for it. Which sometimes means taking a risk, even if it's scary. But the thing you want most to happen doesn't stand a chance unless you give it one.”

Source : Susane Colasanti (2009). “Take Me There”, p.83, Penguin
“Producing writing is not so much like filling a basin or pool once, but rather getting water to keep flowing through till finally it runs clear.”

Source : Peter Elbow (1998). “Writing without Teachers”, p.52, Oxford University Press
“Whoever you may be, always have God before your eyes; whatever you do, do it according to the testimony of the holy Scriptures; in whatever place you live, do not easily leave it. Keep these three precepts and you will be saved.”
“Pride builds walls between people, humility builds bridges.”
“It is expedient to have acquaintance with those who have looked into the world, who know men, understand business, and can give you good intelligence and good advice when they are wanted.”

Source : George Horne, William Jones (1831). “The Works of the Right Reverend George Horne ...: To which are Prefixed Memoirs of His Life, Studies, and Writings”, p.33

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