"I regard the death penalty as a savage and immoral institution that undermines the moral and legal foundations of society. I reject the notion that the death penalty has any essential deterrent effect on potential offenders. I am convinced that the contrary is true - that savagery begets only savagery."

-- Andrei Sakharov

#Foundation Quotes #Essentials Quotes #Savages Quotes

“I think people need more to do in their life if my hair pisses them off.”

Source : "Anne Burrell Cooks In Chicago". Interview with Jerry Nunn, chicago.gopride.com. June 28, 2015.
“Memories... images and precious thoughts that shall not die and cannot be destroyed.”

Source : William Wordsworth (1854). “The Complete Poetical Works of William Wordsworth”, p.615
“The biggest fool is one who minds the business of others rather than minding his very own”
“You pick up some fans and a handful of haters along the way.”
“I'm inspired by looking at art, by looking at precedent. Looking is what you have to do if you want to make things, so you develop a critical eye.”

Source : "Woman in design: Annabelle Selldorf". Elle Decor Interview, www.elledecor.com. November 10, 2008.
“Obama, like Carter, is reacting to warning signs by seeking to split the difference between dispirited Democrats and increasingly radicalized Republicans.”
“But I don't want your throne." "Then what do you want?" "You.”
“If I want to know how I'm doing at work, I don't wait for a pat on the back; I ask the people who will give me a clear, objective opinion. When I need a real, arms-wrapped-around-me hug, I go to someone who does that. I stopped getting disappointed by my expectations from non-huggers.”

Source : "Biography/Personal Quotes". www.imdb.com.

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