"we perceive silence where, in fact, there is a muffler."

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Source : Louise Bernikow (1981). “Among women”, HarperCollins

Louise Bernikow

#Silence Quotes #Facts Quotes #Perceive Quotes

“Nothing is more likely to destroy a species or a nation than a determination to survive at all costs”
“A society that does not defend itself is doomed. A system that remains passive in the face of attack deserves to go under. Those unwilling to defend freedom will become unfree. To stand idly by is to commit suicide.”
“Being idealistic really helps you overcome some of the many obstacles put in your path.”
“A basically dishonest man can survive longer in the church or the classroom than he can in the grain exchange or the furniture business.”

Source : Benjamin A. Rogge (1979). “Can Capitalism Survive?”, Liberty Fund
“British teams bring me good luck.”
“I am a better cook than I am an actor. If I have any ego, it's about cooking. I'm one of the best cooks... and I cook in any language.”
“Wit is the appearance, the external flash of imagination. Thus its divinity, and the witty character of mysticism.”
“If you play the game and you think about coaching, you should know it's about listening to people and learning.”

Source : Source: www.bbc.co.uk

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