"History has often showed us the strength of the forces that are unleashed by the yearning for freedom. It moved people to overcome their fears and openly confront dictators such as in East Germany and Eastern Europe about 22 years ago. [...] The yearning for freedom cannot be contained by walls for long. It was this yearning that brought down the Iron Curtain that divided Germany and Europe, and indeed the world, into two blocs."

-- Angela Merkel

#Wall Quotes #Years Quotes #Europe Quotes

“You're a writer. And that's something better than being a millionaire. Because it's something holy.”
“At a car dealership, the person who sells the car is the hero, and also gets the commission. But if the mechanics don't service that car well, the customer won't return.”
“I remember when you could always rely on those little street kids to pop a few people for the latest Nikes," Vice-President John said. "Now people get mugged for Reeboks, for Adidas - for generics, for Christ's sake.”

Source : Max Barry (2004). “Jennifer Government”, p.14, Vintage
“Oh, now, now, now, the only now, and above all now, and there is no other now but thou now and now is thy prophet.”
“Youâ€™ve only had a small glimpse of how insufferable and annoying I can be. As the older brother, itâ€™s my birthright.”
“The silence of a wise man is always meaningful.”

Source : Leo Strauss (1978). “Thoughts on Machiavelli”, p.30, University of Chicago Press
“Tobacco is my favorite vegetable.”
“It's better to play to the host as though in a real conversation and let the audience listen in- which they are.”

Source : Franklyn Ajaye (2002). “Comic Insights: The Art of Stand-up Comedy”

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