"Universal empire is the prerogative of a writer. His concerns are with all mankind, and though he cannot command their obedience,he can assign them their duty. The Republic of Letters is more ancient than monarchy, and of far higher character in the world than the vassal court of Britain."

-- Thomas Paine

#Character Quotes #World Quotes #Republic Quotes

“When Ginger Rogers danced with Astaire, it was the only time in the movies when you looked at the man, not the woman.”
“I am the prodigal son every time I search for unconditional love where it cannot be found.”
“Freedom. Sometimes it isn't what you thought it was when you wanted it to start with. When you can do anything you want, choosing's not easy.”
“If two irreconcilable elements are struggling with each other, the solution lies in force. There has never been any other solution in history, and there never will be.”
“I understand the sentiments of the Palestinians when they see the settlements being built. The meaning from the Palestinian perspective is that Israel takes more land, that the Palestinian state will be impossible,Â the Israel policy is to take more and more land day after day and that at the end of the day weâ€™ll say that it is impossible, we already have the land and cannot create the state.”

Source : "Open door: Misleading pullquotes" by Chris Elliott, www.theguardian.com. February 21, 2011.
“You don't have the right to be left alone with that abortion decision. The child is present...you are not alone.”
“Beauty in the flesh will continue to rule the world.”
“The people are the masters of the revolution in each country.”

Source : "Kim Il Sung, Master of Leadership". Book by Takagi Takeo, 1976.

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