"Constitutions become the ultimate tyranny," Paul said. "Theyâ€™re organized power on such a scale as to be overwhelming. The constitution is social power mobilized and it has no conscience. It can crush the highest and the lowest, removing all dignity and individuality. It has an unstable balance point and no limitations."

-- Frank Herbert

#Crush Quotes #Individuality Quotes #Balance Quotes

“Every day at some point I encounter some sort of anti-American feeling.”

Source : "Anti-Americanism: Comparative perspectives". Book by Brendon O'Connor, Martin Griffiths, 2007.
“Growing up as a girl is always traumatizing, especially when you have the deadly combination of greasy skin and getting your ***** at ten. But I think it's good to grow up that way. It builds character.”
“Your history does not need to define your destiny.”
“I'm a nervous wreck. If it's a 20-day shoot, at lunchtime on the first day, I'm thinking "Only 19 and a half days to go... I can make it!"”
“I really pay attention to the bass in the music I listen to, and that's what I tend to write toward.”
“If I am ever put to death on the hook, expect a very human performance.”
“They say, Find a purpose in your life and live it. But, sometimes, it is only after you have lived that you recognize your life had a purpose, and likely one you never had in mind.”

Source : Khaled Hosseini (2013). “And the Mountains Echoed”, p.127, A&C Black
“If I should go before the rest of you Break not a flower nor inscribe a stone, Nor when I'm gone speak in a Sunday voice But be the usual selves that I have known. Weep if you must, Parting is hell, But life goes on, So sing as well.”

Source : Joyce Grenfell, Reggie Grenfell, Richard Garnett (1980). “Joyce”

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