"The Taliban's acts of cultural vandalism - the most infamous being the destruction of the giant Bamiyan Buddhas - had a devastating effect on Afghan culture and the artistic scene. The Taliban burned countless films, VCRs, music tapes, books, and paintings. They jailed filmmakers, musicians, painters, and sculptors."

-- Khaled Hosseini

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“I received my parents' permission and went into the Navy on June 3, 1941.”
“Look at all of the great strengths of America: entrepreneurialship, work ethic, natural resources, a democracy, a transparency, a willingness to be critical. Around the world, they look at us, and they say, "Why are you criticizing yourself? Why are you people arguing during the political process to elect a president or somebody else?" That's the great strength of this country.”
“Every advance in civilization has been denounced as unnatural while it was recent”
“Since hate poisons the soul, don't cherish enmities or grudges: avoid people who make you unhappy.”
“Our generation has an incredible amount of realism, yet at the same time it loves to complain and not really change. Because, if it does change, then it won't have anything to complain about.”
“When we set goals we are in command. If we know where we are going, we can judge more accurately where we are now and make effective plans to reach our destination.”
“Sometimes you need to make a mess. -Loretta, the Rollinses' hosekeeper”
“It makes sense that whatever the topic is, it's more compelling if you can provide the audience with a range of perspectives, and you can cross disciplines. And you don't have to control what people take out of it.”

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