"In the latter case it is often government that organizes the conquest, and religion that justifies it."

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Jared Diamond

#Government Quotes #Religion Quotes #Latter Quotes

“There's still a lot I'm angry about, a lot of human behaviour that's appalling and despicable, but you choose what you can fight against. I always thought if I could just put something in words perfectly enough, people would get the idea and it would change things.”
“As a scientist I cannot help feeling that all religions are on a tottering foundation. None is perfect or inspired. As for their prophets, there are as many today as ever before, only now science refuses to let them overstep the bounds of common sense.”
“I'm always more motivated by the pain of a funny character than by what makes him funny.”

Source : Biography/Personal Quotes, www.imdb.com.
“Basically it's the idea of celebrities being in the spotlight and just because you think that they should be perfect, that they're still human and they still have flaws just like everyone else. So that was the real meaning behind "Dollhouse", at least how it related to me because it's something I was annoyed with at the time.”
“You have to listen to what resonates within your own gut. You find your direction there. Your voice comes out.”
“Pain is a treasure, for it contains mercies.”
“Silence means they [the audience] are paying attention. Even if I drop bombs and they're dead quiet, it's still okay. If they start talking, that's when you've lost them.”
“The best part of being in a band and being successful is you get to have hot girls lace up your shoes.”

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