"Some fine men are in Congress, too few, trying to do a responsible job. But they are surrounded and almost neutralized by a greater number whose instinct is to make a deal before they make a decision."

-- Shirley Chisholm

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“They needed to grieve alone was what Tibby's dad said. Lena wondered if really there was any choice in that. Everyone grieved alone.”
“belief is necessarily something false that diverts and suffocates effective production”
“For having wealth and wherewithal to "do good", if you do it not, talk not of faith, for you have no faith in you.”

Source : Lancelot Andrewes (1843). “Ninety-six Sermons”, p.36
“For me, books have always been a way to feel less alone while being alone.”
“Don't be in a hurry to condemn because he doesn't do what you do or think as you think or as fast. There was a time when you didn't know what you know today.”
“Once upon a time there was a boy who loved a girl, and her laughter was a question he wanted to spend his whole life answering.”

Source : Nicole Krauss (2006). “The History of Love: A Novel”, p.11, W. W. Norton & Company
“You're a Daniels and a Walker. That means you're 99% fine stubbornness, tenacity and resilience combined", Tara said. "And the other 1%?" Mia asked as they sat at the tiny galley table. Ford wrapped an arm around her neck and pulled her in close. "Perfection.”
“Well, you sort of get out of the pool room, you get out of the Marine Corps, you get out and read some literature, you become involved with people who also want to know and are ready to share some ideas about literature and thoughts, and it becomes nourished that way.”

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