"Every man is a king so long as he has someone to look down on."

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Source : Sinclair Lewis (2014). “It Can't Happen Here”, p.356, Penguin

Sinclair Lewis

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“I think Madonna has a great deal of intelligence and capability. I have a lot of respect for her. She's taken her career and maximized it with intelligence and creativity.”
“Jesus humbled himself. He went from commanding angels to sleeping in the straw. From holding stars to clutching Mary's finger. The palm that held the universe took the nail of a soldier. Why? Because that's what love does. It puts the beloved before itself.”
“Who am I to tamper with a masterpiece?”
“Leaders have the privilege and responsibility of going first. The most powerful way that anybody can lead is by example.”
“You have all played a significant part in my development of loving. As a result, my life has been rich and full, so I leave feeling very grateful.”
“When something is based on an iconic film, and we found this out with "The Producers" too, you've got to pay homage to what I'd call the greatest hits. ... People expect certain lines and moments they love.”
“When your mind is empty of prejudices you can see the Tao. When your heart is empty of desires you can follow the Tao.”
“It was a well-known fact that the richness of buttery foods led to the moral ruin and confusion of the intellect.”

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