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“I am convinced by a sad experience that it is natural to avoid those to whom we have been too much obliged, and that uncommon generosity causes neglect rather than gratitude.”
Source : Abelard, Heloise “Abelard letters”, Lulu.com
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“It is difficult to keep quiet if you have nothing to do”
Source : T. E. Lawrence (2015). “The Collected Works of Lawrence of Arabia (Unabridged): Seven Pillars of Wisdom + The Mint + The Evolution of a Revolt + Complete Letters (Including Translations of The Odyssey and The Forest Giant)”, p.1261, e-artnow
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“We know that Russia has done things that are very much against our interests. They've done things that require us to take punitive action against Russia. That does not mean we can't work with Russia where we have a common agenda. Russia is a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council; we need their help in isolating North Korea and their nuclear weapons violations. So, we still need to work with Russia. But Russia's done things that are contrary to our national security interest, and the US must respond to those types of activities.”
Source : Source: www.politico.com
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“Specialization makes the welfare of the society vulnerable to the market and to political forces beyond national control.”
Source : Robert Gilpin (2016). “The Political Economy of International Relations”, p.189, Princeton University Press
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“It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera... they are made with the eye, heart and head.”
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“Our party supports decriminalisation of cannabis. It's not a priority for this election campaign but it has been a long-standing policy of ours.”
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“Happiness is a butterfly, which when pursued, is always just beyond your grasp, but which, if you will sit down quietly, may alight upon you.”
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“If there was one good thing that came out of all this, it was that I got to meet you. I would go through it all again - I would, as long as it meant I'd met you.”
