"I read in the press, and therefore it must be true, that no secretary of defense had ever been quoted as arguing for a bigger budget for State."

-- Robert M. Gates

#Defense Quotes #Arguing Quotes #Bigger Quotes

“While the Left seems obsessed with increasing taxes and spending even more money, conservatives have focused more heavily on the need for spending restraint and entitlement reform - primarily to preserve and protect the future of the Medicare program. Overlooked in all of this is the future of Medicaid.”
“I've grown to realize the joy that comes from little victories is preferable to the fun that comes from ease and the pursuit of pleasure.”

Source : Lawana Blackwell (2007). “The Courtship of the Vicar's Daughter (The Gresham Chronicles Book #2)”, p.509, Baker Books
“For the love of ammonites, man! That's just stupid. Why on earth would the Society need to protect unmarried women from bone-dry lectures regarding soil composition? Do your members find themselves whipped into some sort of dusty frenzy, from which no delicate lass would be safe?" Mr. Barrington tugged on his coat. "Sometimes the debate does get heated." Colin turned to her. "Min, Can I just hit him?" "I think that's a bad idea." "run him through with something sharp?”
“Beware of addictive medicines. Everything in moderation. This applies particularly to the Internet and your sofa. The physical world is ultimately the source of all inspiration. Which is to say, if all else fails: take a bike ride.”
“I don't really cringe over any of my albums.”
“There is something about going to sea. A little bit of discipline, self-discipline and humility are required.”
“Gathering of the Vibes is a gathering of the elders, a gathering of the youth, a gathering of family”
“Deaf rage that hears no leader.”

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