"Many do not understand how precarious Western civilization is and what a joy it is. From it, we get real democracy. From it, we get the sort of intellectual tolerance that allows me to propound something that may be completely alien to you."

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Source : "Welsh star in race row". WalesOnline Interview, www.walesonline.co.uk. January 18, 2004.

John Rhys-Davies

#Real Quotes #Civilization Quotes #Joy Quotes

“I was born in Tehran at a time when women's rights were deteriorating at a rampant rate. My parents didn't want to raise their daughter in a social, political, and religious climate that was growing increasingly oppressive toward women and girls, so they emigrated to London. But the struggle of the Iranian people was permanently etched in my social consciousness from a young age.”
“Evidence from torture may be considered completely untrustworthy”
“There would be nothing to frighten you if you refused to be afraid.”
“Community colleges are the great American invention in terms of education,”
“I have found that the best cure for self pity is to do something to help someone else.”
“I really think my fun personality is my ace in the hole. I will never claim to be the most beautiful or most talented queen, because I can think of many queens who fit that description. However, it's my "charisma" that takes me to a higher level in my drag!”

Source : Source: www.huffingtonpost.com
“I respect people who can do both careers, like Will Smith and a couple of other people who have done it, but I just don't know when they sleep.”
“At 50, don't let aging get you down. It's too hard to get back up. Happy 50th birthday.”

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