David Gregory Quotes
As a Jew, I recognize the importance of Israel historically, liturgically: its place in our history and in our sacred texts. I fully recognize and appreciate that. I just think that, for me, a sole focus on Israel gets in the way of the pursuit of a relationship with God and a more spiritual existence within Judaism.

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The difference between eccentricity and originality in historical studies is often difficult to detect at first encounter. When a radically new interpretation of a large segment of history makes its appearance, time is needed to sift the evidence.
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When I admire the wonders of a sunset or the beauty of the moon, my soul expands in the worship of the creator.
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Never let your sense of morals get in the way of doing what's right.
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Come on... when you're running, if you see you're going to win, you're going to celebrate.
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In a few decades, the relationship between the environment, resources and conflict may seem almost as obvious as the connection we see today between human rights, democracy and peace.
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The field of the novel is very rich. If you're a composer, you're well aware of the history of composition, and you are trying to make your music part of that history. You're not ahistorical. In the same way, I think, if you write now, you are writing in the historical context of what the novel has been and what possibilities it has revealed.
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I recognize myself to be an intensely naive person. Most novelists are, despite frequent pretensions to deep socio-political insight.
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Only the other world has substance and reality; only good deeds and holy learning have tangible worth.
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Social Security is too vital to be lumped into backroom budget talks where the views of ordinary Americans risk going unheard.
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This is Earth. Isn't it hot?
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Where I come from, it was a heresy to say you wanted to be in movies, leave alone American movies.
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It was never important for a wedding to be about anything other than me and my partner. A big celebration was never my cup of tea.
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I never lose an opportunity to speak about my obsession: humankind and the environment.
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Any econometrician who wants to see practical application of his science will be highly concerned with applications to economic planning at the national level.
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In my humble opinion, change is stupid.
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My dad is an excellent grandfather. He loves kids. He loves to kiss them to death.
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I have repeatedly called for residency programs for teachers, like those you see in the medical profession, to ensure our educators have the training and knowledge to succeed in their classrooms and in their careers.
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Love is a great emotion, but I believe it's not just about romance; it could be love for nature, people, for relationships.
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I think audiences can feel when they're being served a filler episode.
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Any one game in baseball doesn't tell you that much, just as any one poll doesn't tell you that much.
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Sharpie? A mischievous smile spread across her face. I thought you said you couldn't control your powers. Beginner's luck.
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For the source of the short story is usually lyrical. And all writers speak from, and speak to, emotions eternally the same in all of us: love, pity, terror do not show favorites or leave any of us out.
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As a Jew, I recognize the importance of Israel historically, liturgically: its place in our history and in our sacred texts. I fully recognize and appreciate that. I just think that, for me, a sole focus on Israel gets in the way of the pursuit of a relationship with God and a more spiritual existence within Judaism.