"Each new generation asks â€“ What is the meaning of life? A more fertile way of putting the question would be â€“ Why does man need a meaning to life?"

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Source : "To Be a Human Being". Documentary, 1990.

Peter Wessel Zapffe

#Men Quotes #Would Be Quotes #Needs Quotes

“If you're 'stuck' right now, you're probably into fear. Get out of there. You've already looked both ways. Now cross the street, for heaven sake. The cars have long since gone. The coast is clear. Your only obstacle now is your own mind.”
“Barack Obamas official nomination as the Democratic Partys standard-bearer was a very poignant moment for millions of Americans. As the first non-white major party nominee, Obama is carrying a big load on his shoulders. Hes holding the hopes and dreams of a lot of folks who thought the presidency was only reserved for white men.”
“Yeah, I'm a geek. I read sci-fi and I watch sci-fi films. I love my computer and I love to fix it. I'm a total nerd. I literally am a 12-year-old geeky boy trapped in a 32-year-old woman's body.”
“Prayer is more than a wish; it is the voice of faith directed to God.”
“Sitting with the poor and less fortunate people removes the ego and pride from your heart.”
“I would be strongly committed to working with the FOMC to continue promoting a robust economic recovery ... I consider it imperative that we do what we can to promote a very strong recovery.”

Source : NOMINATION OF JANET L. YELLEN, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM, www.congress.gov. November 14, 2013.
“Since the Puffy Combs case in New York, I will not try any more criminal cases”
“You see what kills your body but you don't see what kills your soul.”

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