"Authoritarianism is not pretending anymore to be a real alternative to democracy, but we can see many more authoritarian practices and styles basically being smuggled into democratic governments."

-- Ivan Krastev

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“The less help you have in a garden the more yours it is.”
“You know, the energy I think I was just born with. I think I was just always like that as I kid; I was always real energetic.”
“At first laying down, as a fact fundamental, That nothing with God can be accidental.”
“I think the first feature of any director is going to hold a special place in their heart. It's kind of like a first kiss in that its highly anticipated and will be forever ingrained in your memory, but at the end of the day you're just trying not to slobber all over the other person.”
“And I remember how proud I was to put on my training jersey and go out on the field. Making it back to that environment was for me my greatest moment, because somebody had told me I couldn't do it and I never gave up on myself, the game and my teammates.”
“The single most important thing a city can do is provide a community where interesting, smart people want to live with their families.”
“To be able to rely completely on the actors was a very simple process for me.”
“Jane Jacobs work wouldnt have been complete if it hadn't inspired others to carry it on, and evolve Jane's groundbreaking accomplishments so that the essential kernel of thought remains relevant for future generations. The essayists in What We See have built on those essential footholds that people who have never heard of Jane Jacobs will benefit from for decades.”

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