"Increased interest and participation by labor in the affairs of government should make for economic and political stability in the future. Labor has a constitutional and statutory right to participate."

-- John L. Lewis

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“Friends don't let friends commit social suicide.”

Source : Sonya Sones (2010). “What My Girlfriend Doesn't Know”, p.51, Simon and Schuster
“Was I the only woman in the world who, at my age - and after a lifetime of quite rampant independence - still did not quite feel grown up?”

Source : Dodie Smith (2012). “The Town in Bloom”, p.200, Hachette UK
“I believe my business and non-profit investments are much more beneficial to societal well-being than sending more money to Washington.”

Source : "Koch Responds to Buffett’s Call for Tax Hikes" by Daniel Foster, www.nationalreview.com. August 19, 2011.
“[Being in the States] is almost like being on a holiday. It's kind of annoying because everyone's like "Oh, you're so obsessed with America," but it's not really that. I just really enjoy being here - I'm not the first British artist to make music here and be inspired by the country.”
“You could be adding gasoline to a roaring fire. We understand that. But this is who we are.”
“Despite the obvious fault in the universe, it cannot be used as an excuse for not trying to be your best self. Instead, use unfairness as a starting point to be sure that your actions are the best you can muster, and find peace in navigating your time here with grace and humor whenever possible.”
“There's something really nice about not sitting separate from the crew in some massive trailer away from the studio. To actually be there with them, it's more of a creative process.”
“I always wanted to be in the world of entertainment. I just love the idea of an audience being happy with what I am doing. Writing is showbusiness for shy people. That's how I see it.”

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