"In our new age of terrifying, lethal gadgets, which supplanted so swiftly the old one, the first great aggressive war, if it should come, will be launched by suicidal little madmen pressing an electronic button. Such a war will not last long and none will ever follow it. There will be no conquerors and no conquests, but only the charred bones of the dead on and uninhabited planet."

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Source : William L. Shirer (2011). “The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich”, p.12, RosettaBooks

William L. Shirer

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“Be more than ready. Be present in your discipline. Remember your gift. Be grateful for your gift and treat it like a gift. Cherish it, take care of it, and pass it on.”

Source : Anna Deavere Smith (2008). “Letters to a Young Artist: Straight-up Advice on Making a Life in the Arts-For Actors, Performers, Writers, and Artists of Every Kind”, p.36, Anchor
“Personal relationships are always the key to good business. You can buy networking; you can't buy friendships.”
“The token gay character is always so funny and so fantastic. That's happened a lot. Or they're often purely victims.”
“Men will judge your past deeds by your last.”
“Never ascribe to malice that which is adequately explained by incompetence.”
“I feel like through martial arts I'm able to face my fears head on. It makes me not run away from challenges in life. I'm able to transfer my martial arts training over to other challenges. To be able to conquer your fears is the best feeling in the world.”

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“When a city is inundated with water, the water will move in all of the streets. Every pathway that has been made will be used. It doesnâ€™t matter the reason of its making.”
“I remember Mick Jagger asking me 'hey, how do you guys feel about us coming over here and taking all the play from you guys?' I said 'Well, in a way, you have eliminated all my competition.”

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