"Why should Americans care about the Nazi back story in World War II? If you don't have the Nazi back story in World War II, World War II is simply not comprehensible."

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Source : Source: www.pbs.org

Peter Bergen

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“It's weird - I don't feel like I'm a better or more confident writer because I'm publishing something. I think, for most writers as well, it's like reinventing the wheel every time. I have no idea what I'm doing writing a novel, and in some ways, it's the only way to do it.”

Source : Source: www.interviewmagazine.com
“By giving our students practice in talking with others, we give them frames for thinking on their own.”
“People have been frying foods since Jesus was on this planet, and there is always going to be greasy, fried, salty, sugary food. It is up to the individual to walk in and say, 'I don't want those fries today.'”
“Women leave their marriages when they can't take any more. Men leave when they find someone new.”

Source : J. Courtney Sullivan (2009). “Commencement”, p.262, Vintage
“To be good is noble; but to show others how to be good is nobler and no trouble.”
“I hate nothing more than sugary photographs with tricks, poses and effects. So allow me to be honest ?and tell the truth about our age and its people.”

Source : August Sander (1996). “August Sander: "In photography there are no unexplained shadows!" : an exhibition organised by the August Sander Archive, Kulturstiftung Stadtsparkasse, Cologne, and shown at the National Portrait Gallery, London”, Natl Portrait Gallery Pubns
“An eye for an eye til everyone is blind.”
“One of the most important things is to remind yourself of where you are from and be thankful. I don't for a second take anything for granted. That's a good way to start your day.”

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