Sam Harris Quotes
The moral truth here is obvious: anyone who feels that the interests of a blastocyst just might supersede the interests of a child with a spinal cord injury has had his moral sense blinded by religious metaphysics.
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Everyone in society should be a role model, not only for their own self-respect, but for respect from others.
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I love to come in and play with a wig or glasses or clothes. I love using props. I'm from the Peter Sellers school of trying to prepare for the character.
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No one should drive a hard bargain with an artist.
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On the day when I was shot, all of my friends' faces were covered, except mine.
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On my best days, such as when I was a junior in high school coming off a 42-point performance and near triple-double, my dad was there to tell me I haven't arrived yet and bring me back to reality.
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So smoking is the perfect way to commit suicide without actually dying. I smoke because it's bad, it's really simple.
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Early childhood education begins early, even before birth.
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Unless they're superhuman, nobody's going to look perfect all the time.
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As far as my journal, I want to share tour life with my fans.
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Only the consciousness of a purpose that is mightier than any man and worthy of all men can fortify and inspirit and compose the souls of men.
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All Hollywood corrupts; and absolute Hollywood corrupts absolutely.
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Yes, Heathrow is the U.K.'s busiest airport, but new runways or a new airport are not the answer. It is far better to focus on improving capacity.
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I've always felt so fortunate to have writing to turn to every day. I'm obsessed with it.
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I loved what I did. I could've been secretary of state for ever.
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In dwelling, live close to the ground. In thinking, keep to the simple. In conflict, be fair and generous. In governing, don't try to control. In work, do what you enjoy. In family life, be completely present.
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Public appearances are a headache. I hold mine down to a minimum.
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I sang in a reggae band. And then there was a soul band where I sang back-up vocals and some lead. And I was also in a women's a capella group. And I was in the gospel choir at school. Actually, I've always been in choirs. Or some kind of group. Just because I love singing so much. But I truthfully never thought of it as a career.
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I pretty much preach, teach and nag.
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My mother tries to explain that I need support and that I'm just going through a period of adjustment. "Like puberty," she says.
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When enacted, health care reform provides generous tax credits to help people afford their health insurance premiums.
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You get older and come to the conclusion that it's a great gig making music. Even if you turn into an old gnarly fart, no one cares what you look like if you write good songs - the only gig is to sing well and perform.
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Courteousness is consideration for others; politeness is the method used to deliver such considerations.
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There's a world of difference between truth and facts. Facts can obscure the truth.
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The moral truth here is obvious: anyone who feels that the interests of a blastocyst just might supersede the interests of a child with a spinal cord injury has had his moral sense blinded by religious metaphysics.
