"So we, Democrats, have a responsibility there, every one of us, both to try to treat the Republicans with respect and as human beings to try to work with them on every issue we can, and then if those cannons are fired at us, we've got to stand up and fight back. If you lay down and you look like a deer caught in the headlights, then you will confirm the assault. And so we have to fight back."

-- William J. Clinton

#Responsibility Quotes #Fighting Quotes #Issues Quotes

“if reason ruled the world would history even exist?”

Source : Ryszard Kapuscinski (2009). “Travels with Herodotus”, p.92, Vintage
“So thirsty," Jack groaned. "So worried,"said the frog. I hope we don't starve to death." "Yes,"said Jill, "not starving to death would be nice." "So would not thirsting to death," said Jack "Thirsting isn't even a word," said Jill "It isn't?" "No." "Then what's the word?" "I dont know. You just can't." "Oh." This is, of course, the kind of inane conversation that occurs when people are slowly losing their minds.”

Source : Adam Gidwitz (2012). “In a Glass Grimmly”, p.71, Penguin
“A century ago, petroleum - what we call oil - was just an obscure commodity; today it is almost as vital to human existence as water.”
“It is pardonable to be defeated, but never to be surprised.”
“Sometimes our best is simply not enough.... We have to do what is required.”
“I went to Catholic school. Do as you're told; don't ask questions and you will be illuminated.”
“Champions adjust and pressure is a privilege.”
“Great parts of our economy are directly dependent upon women having a weak self-concept. A multi-billion dollar fashion-cosmetic industry testifies to the validity of this approach. A woman who does not know who she is can be sold anything.”

Source : Gabrielle Burton (1972). “I'm Running Away from Home, But I'm Not Allowed to Cross the Street: A Primer of Women's Liberation”

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