Franklin D. Roosevelt Quotes
We have always known that heedless self-interest was bad morals; we know now that it is bad economics.
Quotes to Explore
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Whatever God or whatever higher power you believe in, they brought us to this earth in a perfect way, and you have to learn to love yourself. Otherwise, it's an exhausting way to be.
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I've got an idea for a modern day faerie tale that I think would made a great short novel. But I just don't have the time to work on it right now. I'm way too busy with the 'Kingkiller Chronicles' and being a new dad.
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I want to lay all my cards out on the table and walk away with no regrets.
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I was familiar with 'Addicted' for a long time, even prior to the movie, way before it got the greenlight. And when it finally got the greenlight, I was very happy to be a part of it.
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I've been thinking about Jesus. Don't you find it a bit strange that, since He was living with His family and all, He up and left them just when they needed him most?
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Cerrone is a great opponent. The guy won eight fights straight.
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I was kosher until I had my Bar Mitzvah, and I parlayed officially becoming a man into telling my father I wanted to eat cheeseburgers.
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I like to pour my wines for people. I watch their eyes, I can see what they'll like. Most people say they don't like dry wine because they haven't had a dry wine that's clean and fruity, instead of a big, oaky thing.
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If you give me any problem in America I can trace it down to domestic violence. It is the cradle of most of the problems, economic, psychological, educational.
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The greatest writers of this age... are aware of the mystery of our existence.
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When I went to school, there were no Black philosophers, at least none that I was aware of, who were recognized by Western universities.
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I think a great first date would be something different... not like movies or going to dinner... going rock climbing together... doing an activity and then going to dinner, so that you guys share an experience, and then you have something to talk about, and it's not the same old thing.
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Americans are xenophobic, they will believe their own people rather than the adversary, even a friendly enemy voice.
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I've tried, in my own life, to speak up when I see harassment occurring. But I want to acknowledge that there are probably situations and instances where I could have done more. I think that's an acknowledgment that all men need to make.
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For a gallant spirit there can never be defeat.
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The reason that I keep writing is that all my most powerful messages about the fates of wild places that I care about need to have words as well as images.
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Ask not what you can do for your country. Ask what's for lunch.
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Personally, love is very important for me. There are lots of ordinary things in life, so love should be extraordinary. I hope I achieve that.
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I learned to listen and listen very well. It helped me athletically and in the classroom as well. The person who talks a lot or talks over people misses out because they weren't listening.
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In my career, there have been roles I haven't taken because someone involved with the project gave me a bad vibe. I don't care how much money is on the table: No job is worth feeling uneasy every day.
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We recognize that the arts are an essential part of San Francisco's cultural vitality.
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Perhaps the best reason to consider the hard sciences is that, well, one study suggests science, engineering, medicine, and dentistry graduates live longer than arts graduates (or law grads). So whatever money you make you can keep a bit longer.
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I'm very involved in the writing on every level.
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We have always known that heedless self-interest was bad morals; we know now that it is bad economics.
