"Historically, China is not a nation of sportsmen. We traditionally put more emphasis on being close to nature than pushing endlessly to excel. A philosophy that values tranquil contemplation of the landscape cannot easily be adapted to the Olympic slogan of 'higher, stronger, faster.'"

-- Ai Weiwei

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“I've been asked to pose for Playboy.”
“I really don't care if Stephanie enjoys kissing Kurt Angle. Or if Kurt Angle enjoys kissing Stephanie. Or hell, if Kurt Angle enjoys kissing Triple H! Cause as far as I'm concerned all three of you can kiss my ass!”
“We, the American people, clearly see the daunting forces we will undoubtedly face: terrorists, crime, drug gangs, the possibility of Euro-style debt riots, civil unrest or natural disaster.”

Source : "Stand and Fight" by Wayne LaPierre, dailycaller.com. February 13, 2013.
“In the country, weather is as important as food and sometimes means the difference between life and death.”
“Worse even than your maddening song, your silence.”
“Learn to listen with your fingers.”
“I love bringing people together. I think that the environment is so important in terms of what kind of relationships you might be able to create, how people get to know each other.”

Source : "Voices of Power: White House Social Secretary Desiree Rogers". Interview with Lois Romano, www.washingtonpost.com. February 27, 2009.
“Our children, two daughters and a son, were born in 1874, 1876, and 1879.”

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