"The possession of a great many things, even the best of things, tends to blind one to the real value of anything."

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Source : Holbrook Jackson (1912). “All Manner of Folk: Interpretations and Studies”, p.31, Ardent Media

Holbrook Jackson

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“Privatization of the postal system has long been characterized as absurd, but I have always said it is only logical,”
“You get respect in society if you are aggressive. If you fight then people respect you. If you fight back, people like you for that as well. When Ive been beaten up, if Ive been in a pub doing nothing wrong, the fact I chose not to fight back, that I would never throw a punch back, people say Im weak. I dont think thats a weak thing at all. I think why should I descend to their level? If Ive done nothing wrong, throwing a punch back makes me as bad and corrupt as them. As evil as them, as stupid as them.”
“[Domestic violence is] a carefully laid physical, financial and psychological trap.”
“Our Eternal Father lives. He stands as the great God of the universe, ruling in majesty and power. And yet He is my Father, to whom I may go in prayer with the assurance that He will hear, listen, and answer.”
“It's not necessarily what a family is typically supposed to look like. But it is what it is. It's about a connection and bond that everyone can identify with.”
“Americans spend much of their adult lives paying taxes in various forms. We should end this practice of paying a tax that is triggered only by debt.”
“It's just, people recognize you for your work, you know? They love you for your work, and they judge you for your work. It's awesome to have people quoting you. I love it.”

Source : Interview with Nathan Rabin, www.avclub.com. July 17, 2008.
“Finding out I was pretty was a very nice realisation.”

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