"Force is always beside the point when sublety will serve."

-- Darius I

“It is impossible to build enduring institutions without solid values. For us, the fundamental value is that associated with democracy.”
“I do believe that, under the law, under the Constitution of the United States, and under our public policy, that women deserve and should have a right to enjoy equal employment opportunity.”
“At any rate, if evolution turns out to be true, then the Christian should embrace it as one dedicated to following the truth wherever it leads. This might mean reworking his interpretation of Genesis on the subject-much like Christians have had to rework their interpretation of biblical passages referring to the sun rising and setting, the earth not moving, or the earth resting on foundations.”
“The most successful people start with dominant talentâ€”and then add skills, knowledge, and practice to the mix. When they do this, the raw talent actually serves as a multiplier.”
“I am like a mariner born and bred on board a buccaneer brig whose soul has become so inured to storm and strife that if cast ashore he would weary and languish no matter how alluring the shady groves and how bright the gentle sun.”
“Laws that treat people living with HIV or those at greatest risk with respect start with the way that we treat them ourselves: as equals. If we are going to stop the spread of HIV in our lifetime, then that is the change we need to spread.”
“They need to do two things if theyâ€™re going to be great and win a championship: take the ball away and keep teams out of the end zone. You have those two things, thatâ€™s the recipe for a championship.”
“Early in my career, people wanted to hear music about protest, about trying to change things.”

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