"The great power the president has is that he is the most prominent person in the biggest media event on the planet. He has the attention of the nation and the world. When he speaks, everybody listens."

-- David Frum

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“Blue is therefore most suitable as the color of interior life.”

Source : William H. Gass (2014). “On Being Blue: A Philosophical Inquiry”, p.75, New York Review of Books
“The contest for ages has been to rescue liberty from the grasp of executive power.”

Source : Daniel Webster, Edwin Percy Whipple (2001). “The Great Speeches and Orations of Daniel Webster”, p.385, Beard Books
“If my ship sails from sight, it doesn't mean my journey ends, it simply means the river bends.”
“I don't like people who use the press to advance themselves in a way that they haven't earned as an actor, performer or director.”
“The history of the development of mechanics is quite indispensable to a full comprehension of the science in its present condition. It also affords a simple and instructive example or the processes by which natural science generally is developed.”
“I am not so foolish as to murmur, if now, since I have drunk up my wine and beer, I have to put up with skimmed milk and sour.”

Source : Sigrid Undset (2011). “The Bridal Wreath: Kristin Lavransdatter”, p.44, Vintage
“In 1953 there were two ways for an Irish Catholic boy to impress his parents: become a priest or attend Notre Dame.”
“Lord, if your people need me, I will not refuse the work. Your will be done.”

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