"People come to Paris, to the capital, to give their lives a sense of belonging, of an almost mythical participation in society."

-- Marguerite Duras

#Paris Quotes #People Quotes #Giving Quotes

“People feel they are not participating in the decision-making process. Decisions are exclusive to those at the very top. You have grown up with crony capitalism and it creates ever more resentment.”
“You don't have to do this, Kat." "I've been hearing that a lot lately." "He's right." "I didn't say who had said it," she countered. "You didn't have to." He looked out at the water. "You two are good together." "We're not together," Kat said automatically. "Sure you are. You just don't know it yet.”
“It's sad, but a relief as well, to know that two things so closely bound together can separate with so little violence.”
“It is so great to sleep in safe, glorious, beautiful America. I just cannot get over it.”
“Always run after opportunities to create peace between people, to find ways to bridge differences, please. Because as long as one person continues to feel separationâ€¦ â€¦we'll all still feel it. Close the space between you and someone today. Seeing their essential goodness helps a lot.”

Source : FaceBook post by Yehuda Berg from May 24, 2011
“The physical world is meaningless tonight And there is no other.”
“The increasing tendency towards seeing people in terms of one dominant â€˜identityâ€™ (â€˜this is your duty as an Americanâ€™, â€˜you must commit these acts as a Muslimâ€™, or â€˜as a Chinese you should give priority to this national engagementâ€™) is not only an imposition of an external and arbitrary priority, but also the denial of an important liberty of a person who can decide on their respective loyalties to different groups (to all of which he or she belongs).”
“Classifying the stars has helped materially in all studies of the structure of the universe.”

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