"Why was I condemned to live in a democracy where every fool's vote is equal to a sensible man's?"

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Source : John Wyndham (1967). “Alfred Hitchcock presents stories that scared even me”, Random House Trade

John Wyndham

#Men Quotes #Democracy Quotes #Fool Quotes

“Getting rid of a delusion makes us wiser than getting hold of a truth.”
“The sky was as blue as a stupid postcard, and the islands were as green as islands.”
“Sometimes it seems to me that in this absurdly random life there is some inherent justice in the outcome of personal relationships. In the long run, we get no more than we have been willing to give.”
“No matter whether your life is pleasant or good; whether you are having big challenges or no challenges, your state of your mind has everything to do with how you will relate to your experiences.”
“A fault is sooner found than mended.”
“Life is short. Life is uncertain. But we know that we have today. And we have each other. I believe that for each of us, there is a place on the frontlines.”

Source : Eric Greitens (2011). “The Heart and the Fist: The education of a humanitarian, the making of a Navy SEAL”, p.297, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
“The kindness and affection from the public have carried me through some of the most difficult periods, and always your love and affection have eased the journey.”
“I don't cook. I don't know anything about food. I've never reviewed a restaurant.”

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