"... the modern state masks itself in moral ideologies which obscure its actual conduct. One of the most compelling and insidious of these ideologies is the doctrine of natural rights. It was to secure these rights that the modern state was invented in the first place, and it is impossible, especially for Americans, not to be seduced by the doctrine. But it is nonetheless a philosophical superstition."

-- Donald Livingston

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“It feels great to wake up feeling healthy, awake and alert. I love waking up in the morning, taking a deep breath, reading the newspaper and going to the gym - as opposed to carrying a hangover right until lunch. That's horrible. It is nice to let off steam once in a while, but I find myself less involved with people in that sense. I like staying at home, reading a book, having a chat with my wife, a quiet dinner and going to bed early. I don't want to drink half a bottle of whisky and look 50 the next day. I have become an anti-drinking, anti-smoking agent.”
“Almost makes you want to go to jail out here, doesn't it?”
“You're never fully dressed without a smile.”

Source : Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse, Martin Charnin (1977). “Annie: Libretto/vocal Book”
“Even with my wife, I find sharing soup is hard.”

Source : "Biography/ Personal Quotes". www.imdb.com.
“My mother was a P.E. teacher, and she was kind of a fanatic about fitness and nutrition growing up, so it was ingrained in me at a young age. As I get older, I'm finding out it's not about getting all buffed up and looking good. It's more about staying healthy and flexible.”
“Web-site creation isn't something you learn once and then check off on your to do list.”

Source : Jeffrey Veen (1997). “Hot Wired Style: Principles for Building Smart Web Sites”, Wired Books
“Mysteries simply are a feast for an active mind. And while in my lifetime I've seen science make extraordinary inroads into solving the most complex questions of life, after all this time I admit that I am thrilled that there are some things that forever will remain a mystery. For example, do I wear a toupee?”

Source : William Shatner, David Fisher (2009). “Up Till Now: The Autobiography”, p.342, Macmillan
“Fame comes with its own standard. A guy who twitches his lips is just another guy with a lip twitch - unless he's Humphrey Bogart.”

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