"Yes, ruling by fooling, is a great British art with great Irish fools to practice on."

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Source : James Connolly (1973). “Quotations from James Connolly: An Anthology in Parts”

James Connolly

#Art Quotes #Practice Quotes #Fool Quotes

“I don't really want to hang out with politicians. I'd rather go straight to hell, and not collect $200.”

Source : Interview with Eric Spitznagel, www.esquire.com. April 25, 2013.
“Zen is all about self-study/knowledge and self-help!”
“Experts and specialists lead you quickly into chaos. They are a source of useless nit-picking, the ferocious quibble over a comma.”
“Those of different faiths and no faith should seek areas of common agreement based on their different perspectives.”
“Mistakes, after all, are endemic to foreign and military policy given the unpredictability of events and the difficulty of securing reliable information in a place like Iraq.”
“The intelligentsia has disdained commerce throughout Western history.”
“Studying music encourages self-discipline and diligence, traits that carry over into intellectual pursuits and that lead to effective study and work habits. An association of music and math has, in fact, long been noted. Creating and performing music promotes self-expression and provides self-gratification while giving pleasure to others. In medicine, increasing published reports demonstrate that music has a healing effect on patients. For all these reasons, it deserves strong support in our educational system, along with the other arts, the sciences, and athletics.”
“Europe was founded as a community bound together by solidarity.”

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