"What can we expect from nations still less advanced in civilization than the Greeks?"

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Source : Jean Baptiste Say (1827). “A treatise on political economy: or, The production, distribution and consumption of wealth”, p.31

Jean-Baptiste Say

#Civilization Quotes #Greek Quotes #Stills Quotes

“It's hard for bands to stick it out because people grow up, and it never really pays off. If you're looking for some sort of payoff, it's not gonna happen”
“There is so much wretchedness in the world, that we may safely take the word of any mortal professing to need our assistance; and, even should we be deceived, still the good to ourselves resulting from a kind act is worth more than the trifle by which we purchase it.”

Source : Nathaniel Hawthorne, Herman Melville, Julian Hawthorne (2015). “Life and Genius of Nathaniel Hawthorne: Letters, Diaries, Reminiscences and Extensive Biographies: Autobiographical Writings of the Renowned American Novelist, Author of “The Scarlet Letter”, “The House of Seven Gables” and “Twice-Told Tales””, p.371, e-artnow
“Employees who are controlled cannot respond caringly, you need superior knowledge and real leadership, not management. Because of this we specifically developed a selection process for leaders; we don't hire managers.”
“Referring to Palestinian refugees: "We must do everything in our power to ensure that they never return.”
“When you want to help people, you tell them the truth. When you want to help yourself, you tell them what they want to hear.”

Source : Thomas Sowell (2011). “The Thomas Sowell Reader”, p.398, Basic Books
“Fellini is a just a province kid. Rome exists for Fellini, not the other way around.”

Source : Source: www.thefader.com
“I love money and money loves me.”
“Songs lay a foundation of who I am going to be forever.”

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