"If a man went simply by what he saw, he might be tempted to affirm that the essence of democracy is melodrama."

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Source : Irving Babbitt (2005). “On Literature, Cultures, and Religion”, p.112, Transaction Publishers

Irving Babbitt

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“I think it's cool when Scorsese will pop up in a movie or something like that. I never want to make a career out of that or anything. I like directing. That's my favorite thing.”

Source : Interview with Nathan Rabin, www.avclub.com. April 10, 2009.
“For Aboriginal leaders, the social and moral obligation that comes with community leadership is life-long. Those who lead, who have authority, must care for and look after those who come behind.”
“We are dealing with veterans, not procedures; with their problems, not ours.”
“Whatever you may say, the body depends on the soul.”
“An economy genuinely local and neighborly offers to localities a measure of security that they cannot derive from a national or a global economy controlled by people who, by principle, have no local commitment.”
“Social media is a giant distraction to the ultimate aim, which is honing your craft as a songwriter. There are people who are exceptional at it, however, and if you can do both things, then that's fantastic, but if you are a writer, the time is better spent on a clever lyric than a clever tweet.”
“The thing about growing up with Fred and George," said Ginny thoughtfully, "is that you sort of start thinking anything's possible if you've got enough nerve.”
“The music is mine. Theres nothing to hide behind. Thats where you see the real person.”

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