"Skepticism is the chastity of the intellect, and it is shameful to surrender it too soon or to the first comer."

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George Santayana

#Thinking Quotes #Firsts Quotes #Surrender Quotes

“The drop in pending home sales is an affirmation that we are experiencing a modest slowing in the housing sector.”
“In real life, people fumble their words. They repeat themselves and stare blankly off into space and don't listen properly to what other people are saying. I find that kind of speech fascinating but screenwriters never write dialogue like that because it doesn't look good on the page.”
“It was all cheese and applause.”
“I am walking proof of the power of prayer.”

Source : "Fabrice Muamba speaks about his heart attack on the pitch, and says: 'I asked God to protect me'" by Ben Griffiths, www.mirror.co.uk. April 22, 2012.
“No matter who you are or where you're from somewhere down the road you're gonna need someone.”
“If you are alone, tell some stories to yourself. This is a different kind of pleasure and it has, indeed, its reward. I have tasted a little of everything, and I have truly never enjoyed anything more.”
“Before you speak to me about your religion, first show it to me in how you treat other people. Before you tell me how much you love your God, show me in how much you love all His children.”

Source : Cory Booker (2016). “United: Thoughts on Finding Common Ground and Advancing the Common Good”, p.173, Ballantine Books
“It is in the Negev that the creativity and pioneer vigor of Israel shall be tested.”

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