"Thanks to God that he gave me stubborness when I know I am right."

-- John Adams

“Philosophy is life's dry-nurse, who can take care of us - but not suckle us.”
“I was mild-mannered, wore glasses, was very shy with women.”

Source : Nemo magazine (#2), 1983.
“It is always esteemed the greatest mischief a man can do to those whom he loves, to raise men's expectations of them too high by undue and impertinent commendations.”

Source : Thomas Sprat (1667). “The History of the Royal Society of London, for the Improving of Natural Knowledge”, p.46
“You can't truthfully explain your smallest action without fully revealing your character.”
“At a time of economic recession, the need for Medicaid and other safety net services is even greater. And we don't want to raise taxes on people who are having a tough time paying their bills.”
“Whatever the imagination seizes as Beauty must be truth -whether it existed before or not”
“Achieving gender equality requires the engagement of women and men, girls and boys. It is everyones responsibility.”
“I'm not a comedian so I'll probably get crucified for saying this, but I think with a lot of comedy the impetus behind it is: I've been rejected so many times and I'm bitter and now I'm going to talk about it.”

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