"The tap'ring pyramid, the Egyptian's pride, And wonder of the world, whose spiky top Has wounded the thick cloud."

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Source : Robert Blair, Thomas Gray, Beilby Porteus (1818). “The grave,: a poem,”, p.17

Robert Blair

#Pride Quotes #Pyramids Quotes #Clouds Quotes

“The plain truth is that labor is the chief representative force that keeps the real special interests from dominating American political life.”

Source : "Robust Unionism: Innovations in the Labor Movement". Book by Arthur B. Shostak, p. 190, 1991.
“Paradise is full of idiots who believe it exists”
“The reason women are always reluctant to reveal their age is because other people label them as 'past it'. In the 21st century, women over 60 are not past it - we are vital, active, sexual beings, living life to the full.”
“The only significant effect of continuous electronic fetal monitoring was an increase in the cesarean rate.”
“You got to head north. It's always about going north, you know?”
“I call him religious who understands the suffering of others.”
“I have never been much of a painter.”
“I am very busy and don't have a lot of down time, but I write my best songs in those situations. I enjoy my life the most when I have a bunch of things going on at the same time.”

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