"The recession is over." This phrase has been used twice a year since 1973 by government leaders throughout the West. Its meaning is unclear. See: Depression."

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Source : John Ralston Saul (2012). “The Doubter's Companion: A Dictionary of Aggressive Common Sense”, p.251, Simon and Schuster

John Ralston Saul

#Government Quotes #Years Quotes #Leader Quotes

“Every ceremony or rite has a value if it is performed without alteration. A ceremony is a book in which a great deal is written. Anyone who understands can read it. One rite often contains more than a hundred books.”
“Culture has become one of the last elements of our identity. We have to act in favor of cultural diversity abroad as well as at home, we need strong cultural diplomacy but we have to create it.”
“Do you think it's possible to discuss politics without preaching?”
“Ever since I was in my teens I had plans at one point in my life to write a novel.”
“It is in our nature to destroy what we create. (Dr. Paul Kramer)”
“Making people laugh was automatic.”
“I tell everyone that I have 25,000 assistant coaches. If I want to know something, I just go to the grocery store.'”
“There is no time like the present...”

Source : Georgia Byng (2009). “Molly Moon's Hypnotic Time-Travel Adventure”, p.113, Pan Macmillan

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