"I have sometimes been haunted with the idea that it was an imperative duty, knowing what I know, and having seen what I have seen, to do all that lies in my power to show the dangers and the evils of this frightful institution."

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Source : Fanny Kemble (1961). “Journal of a Residence on a Georgian Plantation in 1838-1839”, p.44, University of Georgia Press

Fanny Kemble

#Lying Quotes #Ideas Quotes #Knowing Quotes

“My style's not for everyone - I'm an extremist.”
“If an aircraft is able to fly day and night without fuel, propelled only by solar energy, let no one claim that it is impossible to do the same thing for motor vehicles, heating and air-conditioning systems, and computers. This project voices our conviction that a pioneering spirit with political vision can together change society and bring about an end to fossil fuel dependency.”

Source : "Solar-powered plane reaches new heights". CNN interview, edition.cnn.com. April 19, 2010.
“Uncertainty causes more anxiety than perhaps any other single factor.”

Source : Liz Miller (2010). “Mood Mapping: Plot your way to emotional health and happiness”, p.140, Pan Macmillan
“Flattery.... gets its kicks by flirting with insult and ridicule.”
“I don't tend to lie. If I do, it's a little one. Like, 'I'm only around the corner...' when really I'm 10 minutes away.”
“I'd love to collaborate and write a song with Will Gallagher from Oasis. I think he's a great songwriter.”
“But, George and Steven asked me to write the Indiana Jones sequels, and I didn't want to.”

Source : IGN interview, www.ign.com. March 21, 2003.
“Clancy had taught me well.”

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