"Well, the first thing is that truth and power for me form an antithesis, an antagonism, which will hardly ever be resolved. I can define in fact, can simplify the history of human society, the evolution of human society, as a contest between power and freedom."

-- Wole Soyinka

#Firsts Quotes #Facts Quotes #Evolution Quotes

“Men and women were declared equal one morning and everybody could divorce each other by postcard”
“I consider myself a student of Hollywood.”
“... the world was beautiful, but nobody looked at it except tourists. ... a kind of perfection of existence was always close at hand, and no one reached for it.”
“I have had bosses that were genuinely excited when I told them I was pregnant. I feel very blessed, but I also know I need to continue to do excellent work and stay organized.”
“Rise above principle and do what is right.”
“Humility is so shy. If you begin talking about it, it leaves.”
“It's always better to deliver the news yourself rather than allow your boss to be surprised.”

Source : Mary Cheney (2006). “Now It's My Turn: A Daughter's Chronicle of Political Life”, Pocket Books
“Count your blessings. Once you realize how valuable you are and how much you have going for you, the smiles will return, the sun will break out, the music will play, and you will finally be able to move forward the life that God intended for you with grace, strength, courage, and confidence.”

Source : Og Mandino (2010). “A Better Way to Live: Og Mandino's Own Personal Story of Success Featuring 17 Rules to Live By”, p.53, Bantam

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