"In most of the countries in the Muslim world today, most of them are autocratic regimes that are unpopular if not detested by their people. They need a scapegoat and for a long time the imperialist served that purpose."

-- Bernard Lewis

#Country Quotes #Long Quotes #People Quotes

“To have real knowledge, one must understand the essence of things and not only their manifestations.”

Source : Interview with Rosanna Greenstreet, www.theguardian.com. November 02, 2012.
“There is little sense in attempting to change external conditions, you must first change inner beliefs, then outer conditions will change accordingly.”
“Let no one believe that he has received the divine kiss, if he knows the truth without loving it or loves it without understanding it. But blessed is that kiss whereby not only is God recognized but also the Father is loved; for there is never full knowledge without perfect love.”
“I don't want to sound pompous, but I really think your gender doesn't necessarily dominate your sexual activity.”

Source : Source: www.spiegel.de
“Provoke the unexpected. Expect it.”
“It's that Romney is taking advantage of the government's 'free stuff,' too, and has been profiting from it handsomely for a long, long time - even as he rails about the 'free stuff' that the government provides other people.”
“Any man worth his salt loves a feminist. Only men who are afraid of the feminine in themselves are afraid of women.”
“I am living proof that the American dream still exists. It is still alive and well. There is only one trick, you have to be willing to roll up your sleeves and work very, very hard.”

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