"Intellectual freedom is the only guarantee of a scientific - democratic approach to politics, economic development, and culture."

-- Andrei Sakharov

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“Thus out of small beginnings greater things have been produced by His hand that made all things of nothing, and gives being to all things that are; and, as one small candle may light a thousand, so the light here kindled hath shone unto many...”

Source : William Bradford (1870). “A Dialogue, or third conference between some young men born in New England, and some ancient men which cam out of Holland and Old England, concerning the Church and the government thereof ... Edited, with a preface and notes, by Charles Deane. Reprinted from the Proceedings of the Massachusetts Historical Society”, p.6
“When I'm writing for a book, it's much more reflective process. I have certain things that may not translate well to the stage, but, when they're on the page, people can really get into them. My first two books were aiming to be funnier, but the third was more about deep exploration. Things about being a parent and growing older that I thought would be perfect for a book.”
“It is important in this journey to remember that just because someone has inflicted hurt upon us, it does not give us the right to do the same. Body shaming and hurtful tactics will never get the job done.”
“Millions of Americans each year use our national forests to go hiking, fishing, hunting, camping, swimming, horseback riding, and canoeing.”
“So I wonder if anything should ever be off limits.”
“That strange blend of the commercial traveller, the missionary and the barbarian conqueror, which was the American abroad.”
“The only way to do something interesting is not care if you fail.”

Source : "Biography/ Personal Quotes". www.imdb.com.
“Love's the little leaven that works the whole world glad.”

Source : Anne Reeve Aldrich (1889). “The Rose of Flame: And Other Poems of Love”

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