"If French is no longer the language of a power, it can be the language of a counter power."

-- Lionel Jospin

#Language Quotes

“Life is too short to learn German”
“Man, unlike the animals, has never learned that the sole purpose of life is to enjoy it.”
“Some authority on parenting once said, "Hold them very close and then let them go." This is the hardest truth for a father to learn: that his children are continuously growing up and moving away from him (until, of course, they move back in).”
“As the warden of San Quentin, I presided over four executions. After each one, someone on the staff would ask, 'Is the world safer because of what we did tonight?' We knew the answer: No.”
“Skateboarding doesn't make you a skateboarder; not being able to stop skateboarding makes you a skateboarder.”
“Animals are not property or "things" but rather living organisms, subjects of a life, who are worthy of our compassion, respect, friendship, and support.”

Source : Marc Bekoff (2007). “Animals Matter: A Biologist Explains Why We Should Treat Animals with Compassion and Respect”, p.72, Shambhala Publications
“If all the harps in the world were burned down, still inside the heart there will be hidden music playing.”
“To tackle the big and relevant issues of the day with bold and innovative ideas is without question the most rewarding way to serve.”

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