David Hume Quotes
Necessity may be defined in two ways, conformably to the two definitions of cause, of which it makes an essential part. It consists either in the constant conjunction of like objects, or in the inference of the understating from one object to another.
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Our vision and commitment is towards the country's progress, its place in the world and the happiness of its people.
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I don't think that I ever believed that poetry would be a career. I have always thought of poems as something more private than professional... I would never introduce myself as a poet. I will always have some other thing that I am.
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In a gentle way, you can shake the world.
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When I was really young, I wanted to grow up and be the sun. Which shows an early penchant for ambition or narcissism or grandiosity or delusion - all of which are bellwethers for becoming a writer.
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Vice is a creature of such hideous mien... that the more you see it the better you like it.
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Common wisdom dictates that the vice president should provide balance to the ticket by representing a different part of the country, another set of experiences, or a basketful of electoral votes.
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It's abhorrent to me that somebody is just evil, and you can't explain it.
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With the 'Old Kingdom' trilogy, at least half the readers were older adults rather than younger adults. I wrote them for myself with no particular audience in mind.
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As far as my journal, I want to share tour life with my fans.
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Growing up with my dad, whenever I wanted to try something, he would let me try it but he wouldn't let me give up on it. If soccer was too tough and I said, 'I'm going to quit,' he'd be like, 'No, you're going to try everything and keep going at it.'
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Head lice have their own animal-rights group, or may as well. The National Pediculosis Association doesn't exactly advocate letting lice live with dignity, but it does oppose pediculicidal treatments.
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The physical ego serves as its own worst enemy when, by delusive material behavior, it eclipses its true nature as the ever blessed soul.
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I kept writing all these ballads; they're me speaking about life. But how am I gonna do the live show I wanna do if I don't have something I can dance to?
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The world is quickly bored by the recital of misfortune, and willing avoids the sight of distress.
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Do as much as possible, and talk of yourself as little as possible.
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I was four when I first stood at the helm on my own.
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Anticipate charity by preventing poverty.
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You'd think that radio was around long enough that someone would have coined a word for staring into space.
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Emotionality is really easy for me. My father always said that Fondas can cry at a good steak.
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The severest justice may not always be the best policy.
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Encouragement to others is something everyone can give. Somebody needs what you have to give. It may not be your money; it may be your time. It may be your listening ear. It may be your arms to encourage. It may be your smile to uplift. Who knows?
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Even if I set out to make a film about a fillet of sole, it would be about me.
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I'm not a war reporter.
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Necessity may be defined in two ways, conformably to the two definitions of cause, of which it makes an essential part. It consists either in the constant conjunction of like objects, or in the inference of the understating from one object to another.
