"What was lost in the European cataclysm was not only the Jewish past--the whole life of a civilization--but also a major share ofthe Jewish future.... [ellipsis in source] It was not only the intellect of a people in its prime that was excised, but the treasure of a people in its potential."

-- Cynthia Ozick

#Past Quotes #Civilization Quotes #People Quotes

“Every failure is a step to success.”

Source : William Whewell (1852). “Lectures on the History of Moral Philosophy in England”, p.101, London : J.W. Parker ; Cambridge : J. Deighton
“Personally i prefer the MX RR and a stylized name, but i was trying to solve the problem rather than create an industry.”

Source : NANOG mailing list, www.mail-archive.com. August 9, 2004.
“Ideally, you don't speak until you have something honest to say.”
“Romantic love is not an emotion. ... It's a drive. It comes from the motor of the mind, the wanting part of the mind, the craving part of the mind.”
“Cyber Leader: Daleks, be warned. You have declared war upon the Cybermen. Dalek Sec: This is not war - this is pest control! Cyber Leader: We have five million Cybermen. How many are you? Dalek Sec: Four. Cyber Leader: You would destroy the Cybermen with four Daleks? Dalek Sec: We would destroy the Cybermen with one Dalek! You superior in only one respect. Cyber Leader: What is that? Dalek Sec: You are better at dying.”
“I was about 14, and my friend's stepdad asked me to do a 10K with him because his son - who was more into basketball - didn't want to. It was amazing, and I still remember the time I got: 48:23.”
“I never forget a face, but in your case I'll be glad to make an exception.”
“All those who slight me to my face, Or do me any other evil, Even if they blame or slander me, May they attain the fortune of enlightenment!”

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