"While the behavior of the Russian government, Putin and Putin punks are abhorrent, nothing will be changed by boycotting the Sochi Winter Games. In fact, those who are appalled by the treatment of LGBT Russian citizens will lose an incredible opportunity for the world to show their disgust."

-- David Mixner

#Gay Quotes #Winter Quotes #Opportunity Quotes

“One is seldom unchanged by the death of those one loves. It gives me a deeper knowledge of them, and so of oneself in regard to them.”
“Man can live his truth, his deepest truth, but cannot speak it.”
“those Women who boast the Affections of their Admirers, have a greater share of Vanity than Love ...”

Source : Eliza Haywood (2004). “Fantomina and Other Works”, p.198, Broadview Press
“Intuition is critical in virtually everything you do. But, without relentless preparation and execution, it is meaningless.”
“Martin Lawrence is one of my comedic heroes, and he's a genius.”
“Being a philanthropist doesn't mean necessarily writing a huge check. It can mean mobilizing your community to start asking questions.”

Source : "A Woman's Work ... / India native Kavita Ramdas spins her privileged background into gold for underprivileged women at S.F.'s Global Fund for Women" by Jonathan Curiel, www.sfgate.com. November 10, 2002.
“Sailing a boat calls for quick action, a blending of feeling with the wind and water as well as with the very heart and soul of the boat itself. Sailing teaches alertness and courage, and gives in return a joyousness and peace that but few sports afford.”
“People who think in absolutes usually don't listen to anyone but themselves. They resist new ideas and try to preserve the status quo. ...”

Source : Jennifer James (2012). “Thinking In The Future Tense”, p.201, Simon and Schuster

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