"I grew up in a socialist country. And I have seen what that does to people. There is no hope, no freedom. No pride in achievement."

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Source : "If You Had Actually Grown Up In A Soviet Country, This Is What You Would Have Experienced" by Rob Wile, www.businessinsider.com. October 22, 2012.

Thomas Peterffy

#Country Quotes #Pride Quotes #People Quotes

“The only antidote to materialism is giving, because materialism's all about getting. Every time I give, my heart grows bigger. Every time I give, I become more like Jesus.”
“In my teaching and consulting practice, I encourage people to learn to experiment with confidence and to see themselves as scientists in the laboratory of their lives, continually trying new ways to pursue what matters most to them and to the people who depend on them. Smart, small wins are crucial to this approach, as is devoting time and attention to reflecting on what works and what doesn't.”
“Whenever I was with a woman, I always sort of want another one. So there was always another one. I can't explain this”
“I would rather be my own tyrant than have someone else tyrannize me.”
“One of the most fascinating lessons I've absorbed about life is that the struggle is good.”

Source : Reddit AMA, www.reddit.com. November 20, 2014.
“I'm ready for all forms of dialogue about the film The Conquest. There will be a lot of political talk, but I don't think the film itself will be scandalous. For the French, there are so many emotions relating to Sarkozy and politicians in general that I think the film will generate a lot of passion, whether it be negative or positive. Above all, it's a fictional film. It was important not to make a documentary and to really pay attention to the images. From the choice of the actors to the mise en scene, the film is completely cinematographic. It's not just a boring political movie.”
“I don't know if I thrive in normal life.”
“We are a multicultural country - always have been, and to our credit, always will be. It is something that we should be very proud of and embrace.”

Source : "English Only! Part 2" by Cheech Marin, www.huffingtonpost.com. August 29, 2012.

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