"People didn't always see a person with a disability who had to use a ramp or elevator as people who have been given unnecessary privileges. But I run into that often now. People are saying, 'Why do we have to go to great expense for these people?'"

-- Major Owens

#Running Quotes #People Quotes #Privilege Quotes

“Love is finding that the things you like best about yourself are not in you at all, but in the person who completes you”
“Not only do we cheat ourselves and those around us if we are only glum or always wary when it comes time to respond to divine stirrings. No, we are then also being simply unfaithful to the surrounding reality. The one who purges gloom has given occasions and reasons, in the midst of life's sadness, to be joyful.”
“I'm thankful For the blessing And the lessons that I've learned with you By my side”
“My own personal favorite Cher song is the unforgettable Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves.”
“I love seeing strong-willed women inspire little girls. I hope someday some new artist will say 'I was inspired by the Dixie Chicks.”
“Dames lie about anything - just for practice.”
“Quotations are useful in periods of ignorance or obscurantist beliefs.”

Source : Panegyric pt. 1 (1989)
“I started in radio, again accidentally. I wasn't looking for this kind of work at all.”

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