"The only ground on which a neutral State can claim respect at the hands of belligerents is, that, so far as she is concerned, their rights are protected."

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Source : Gerrit Smith (1856). “Speeches of Gerrit Smith in Congress”, p.18

Gerrit Smith

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“I've come to realize that life is what you make it.”

Source : Jude Deveraux (2004). “Counterfeit Lady”, p.346, Simon and Schuster
“I want to state upfront, unequivocally and without doubt: I do not believe that any racial, ethnic or gender group has an advantage in sound judging. I do believe that every person has an equal opportunity to be a good and wise judge, regardless of their background or life experiences.”

Source : "Sotomayor hearings: The complete transcript, Part 1". latimesblogs.latimes.com. July 14, 2009.
“Contentment produces, in some measure, all those effects which the alchemist usually ascribes to what he calls the philosopher's stone; and if it does not bring riches, it does the same thing by banishing the desire for them.”
“Sometimes it is best for men not to attempt to interfere with destiny. Our prayers can be answered in ways which we do not expect and do not welcome.”

Source : Wilbur Smith (2014). “River God: A Novel of Ancient Egypt”, p.418, St. Martin's Griffin
“You know, men and women are a lot alike in certain situations. Like when they're both on fire - they're exactly alike.”

Source : "Biography/ Personal Quotes". www.imdb.com.
“Coming from having absolutely nothing to having a few grand in the bank, it was a big culture leap. I think that's why I went off the rails a bit really, 'cause there was no training for it. They didn't do fame in schools.”

Source : "Decca Aitkenhead meets Craig Charles". www.theguardian.com. March 15, 2009.
“Researchers have been asking a basic question of young people. Should men be allowed to beat their wives? How you answer that question may depend on where you live. U.N. researchers put that question to adolescent girls in India and Pakistan and 53 percent - a majority of girls - said yes, wife beating is justifiable even if it's for refusing sex.”
“I feel like every time you get to make a sequel, it's a privilege. It means that people have embraced it and want the journey to continue.”

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