"A phenomenon noticeable throughout history regardless of place or period is the pursuit by governments of policies contrary to their own interests."

-- Barbara Tuchman

#Government Quotes #Pursuit Quotes #Periods Quotes

“As an example, one of the schools I have been studying is too small to compete effectively in most sports, but participates with vigor each year in the state music contests.”
“I like the ritual, the liturgy of a well-crafted, emotional fashion show. I will never be jaded with this side of fashion. The catwalk is pure anthropology, something like an esoteric encrypted parade. It can totally be replaced but it will be missed.”
“You don't have to lower your morals to find love because, if you do, it's not love that you're finding.”
“Creatures of a very particular making, we need to know the cultural blinders that narrow our world view as well as the psychological blinders that narrow our view of our personal experience.”
“Don't make friends who are comfortable to be with. Make friends who will force you to lever yourself up.”
“Nobody will be able to forgive me but myself.”
“Meditation is earnest prayer, and when prayer progresses, it becomes true meditation.”
“Nature has thrown a veil of modest beauty over maidenhood and moss-roses.”

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