"It is sad to witness the persistence in our society of the racism and xenophobia that seems to be a permanent part of our political culture. It is shameful to see politicians exploiting these human weaknesses in order to gain political power. It is most depressing of all to contemplate a future in which politicians who do this will continue to have influence over people's lives."

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Source : Source: www.3ammagazine.com

Allen W. Wood

#Depressing Quotes #Xenophobia Quotes #Persistence Quotes

“However bad your life appears, things could be far, far worse”

Source : Justin Somper (2010). “Vampirates: Demons of the Ocean”, p.24, Simon and Schuster
“Unclog your mind. Unclog your room. Arrange your room in a way you wish your mind would be.”
“You can sum up the game of baseball in one word: 'You never know.'”
“I was born with God-given gifts of very talented musical ability and exceptoinal physical coordination. I always needed prodding to practice piano, violin, cornet or French horn. I had to be pulled away from any athletic participation. Now, at 63, I look back on my athletic feats - All-American, All-Pro Quaterback, College and Pro Football Hall of Fame - and I can honestly say I would trade these all if I had been smart enough to pursue my musical career. YOUNG PEOPLE - don't make the same mistake.”
“Although I do not hope to turn again Although I do not hope Although I do not hope to turn”
“First of all, I can't really claim to be a great chef.”
“All of the people of my time were bound with chains. They had forgotten the long fields and the standing corn. They had forgotten the west winds.”
“A man who trims himself to suit everybody will soon whittle himself away.”

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