"While Zinoviev is in the majority he is for iron discipline.... When he is in the minority... he is against it."

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Source : "The Soviet Colossus : History and Aftermath" by Michael Kort, (p. 172), 2001.

Anastas Mikoyan

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“If I woke up tomorrow and didn't have a dolla, as long as I have my heart, I can get it all over.”

Source : Song: Self Made
“We're all brilliant at something. I discovered my powers when I was four years old. When you're young you're more in touch with your real talents, but so often the 30 year slog knocks it out of people.”
“If men are to respect each other for what they are, they must cease to respect each other for what they own.”

Source : 'Politicians, Socialism and Historians' (1980) ch. 33
“Before one blames, one should always find out whether one cannot excuse.”
“Acquisition of skills requires a regular environment, an adequate opportunity to practice, and rapid and unequivocal feedback about the correctness of thoughts and actions.”
“I will never forget experiencing Venice for the first time. It feels like you are transported to another time - the art, music, food and pure romance in the air is like no other place.”

Source : "Traveling with the Stars: Elizabeth Berkley". Interview with Kelly Carter, usatoday30.usatoday.com. February 2, 2009.
“Creativity permeates the cosmos. It is the driving force that sustains the particles, the stars and galaxiesit surges through the body with each beat of the heart. We all have access to creativity. At times, we summon it to use in our work and daily livesit can arrive in a dreamor it may result from a long struggleit can appear as a sudden, dramatic insightOne thing is certain â€” Creativity is ever present. It is a force to be enjoyed or endured but above all celebrated. Creativity is free, alive and spontaneous.”
“We must never forget that many around the globe are denied the basic rights we enjoy as Americans. If we are to continue enjoying these privileges and freedoms we must accept our mission of expanding democracy around the globe.”

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