David Harsanyi Quotes
When I was younger, I was drawn to Ayn Rand books and other works of fiction celebrating individualism.
Quotes to Explore
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If one cannot enjoy reading a book over and over again, there is no use in reading it at all.
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Free imagination is the inestimable prerogative of youth and it must be cherished and guarded as a treasure.
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Football is losing its heart and sense of humour.
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I don't think anyone should be banned. If you don't like a book, set it aside.
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Shrinking away from death is something unhealthy and abnormal which robs the second half of life of its purpose.
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If you follow reason far enough it always leads to conclusions that are contrary to reason.
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The thing people don't understand is that touring or travelling or whatever you do in my position means you go to all these cool places all over the world, but you see everything from a car window. You don't get to see much of the city or meet people at all.
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Every day is Earth Day, and I vote we start investing in a secure climate future right now.
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We didn't shoot in 3-D. They've talked about doing a conversion and there's been a lot of talk about us doing 'Sucker Punch' in 3-D, but I'm still waiting to see.
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I guess something people wouldn't expect me to listen to are artists like Alicia Keys. But she is so incredibly talented. She has this huge voice and great work ethic, which I really respect in an artist. She is also very humble and gracious and devoted to her skill.
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When I was younger in the theater, I didn't really feel like I got much recognition from the powers that be. I got a lot of small roles - I never got the standout roles.
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I challenge Destiny, yes, but I do not leap off cliffs.
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No progress, either moral or material, can be made in a world which is frozen, like ours, into a rigid mold of suppression of liberties.
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The Arabs are one of the least developed cultures. They are typically nomads. Their culture is primitive, and they resent Israel because it's the sole beachhead of modern science and civilization on their continent. When you have civilized men fighting savages, you support the civilized men, no matter who they are.'
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I remember really vividly kneeling by my bed as a nine-year-old, saying my prayers and asking God to give me boobs that were so big that if I laid on my back I wouldn’t be able to see my feet.
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I just can’t believe anyone would start a band just to make the scene and be cool and have chicks. I just can’t believe it.
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There's much talk about how there can't be democracy in a region that has problems of illiteracy and poverty. But I bring a different idea to the table when I say, 'Guys, I come from India. I'm more optimistic coming from where I'm coming.'
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I never need to go far if I need a reminder of how important Medicare and Social Security are to Missouri's seniors. My mom, Betty Anne, is one of millions for whom these services provide a reliable safety net. Across the country, these protections are an integral part of sustaining millions of seniors' health and dignity.
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Am I not with hosts making a din? I would not cease, between two hosts, without gore. Am I not he that is called Gorlassar? My belt was a rainbow to my foe.
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Eating rice cakes is like chewing on a foam coffee cup, only less filling.
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If we are to attract private investment, if we are to be able to make the legislature feel the moneys from taxpayers are being used properly, we must be ever vigilant of the duty to efficiently use all funds we receive.
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Education is the process of casting false pearls before real swine.
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Honesty is most important, and it's difficult when you're young and single and sort of figuring out your own life.
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When I was younger, I was drawn to Ayn Rand books and other works of fiction celebrating individualism.
