"Man looks in the abyss, there's nothing staring back at him. At that moment, man finds his character. And that is what keeps him out of the abyss."

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Source : "Fictional character: Lou Mannheim". "Wall Street", www.imdb.com. December 11, 1987.

Hal Holbrook

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“Motherhood is the one thing in all the world which most truly exemplifies the God-given virtues of creating and sacrificing. Though it carries the woman close to the brink of death, motherhood also leads her into the very realm of the fountains of life and makes her co-partner with the Creator in bestowing upon eternal spirits mortal life.”
“We have good people. We have selfless people. We have great leaders.”

Source : "The Saturday Rumpus Interview With Eden Robinson". Interview With Helga Schimkat, therumpus.net. September 24, 2016.
“Once started, religious strife has a tendency to go on and on - to become permanent feuds. Today we see such intractable inter-religious wars in Northern Ireland, between Jews and Muslims and Christians in Palestine, Hindus and Muslims in South Asia and in many other places. Attempts to bring about peace have failed again and again. Always the extremist elements invoking past injustices, imagined or real, will succeed in torpedoing the peace efforts and bringing about another bout of hostility.”
“If you don't think your anxiety, depression, sadness and stress impact your physical health, think again. All of these emotions trigger chemical reactions in your body, which can lead to inflammation and a weakened immune system. Learn how to cope, sweet friend. There will always be dark days.”
“By keeping most tax rates at present levels, Obama and the Democrats will claim that they have championed tax cuts for the middle class.”
“It seems Iâ€™m getting fresher everytime I turn around.”
“First. get clear on how you want to feel. Then, do stuff that makes you feel that way.”

Source : Danielle LaPorte (2012). “The Fire Starter Sessions: A Soulful + Practical Guide to Creating Success on Your Own Terms”, p.65, Harmony
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