Martin Luther King, Jr. Quotes
And one day we must ask the question, "Why are there forty million poor people in America?" And when you begin to ask that question, you are raising questions about the economic system, about a broader distribution of wealth. When you ask that question, you begin to question the capitalistic economy.
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We've come a long way since Nixon's first visit to China, or Carter's reestablishment of diplomatic relations.
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Re-examining our reasoning is not something that has come naturally to American statesmen.
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My whole life, people have been saying, Why are you so angry?
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I appreciate cooperation with Turkey on many issues. We are grateful for the support we receive for E.U. and NATO integration for Montenegro.
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My stepfather was quite into opera, but he'd play it when he was in a bad mood, so you'd hear this boom through the floor, Wagner, and you'd feel nervous.
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I am big believer that increase the size of the cake is as at least as important as distribution of the cake. To increase the size of the cake, you need to focus on progress.
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Kids are learning to play. That's why we're seeing an emergence. That's why we're seeing the Under-17s and Under-20s doing better in international football.
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Between the ages of 18 and 20, I made three hour-long films. One was a superhero film called 'Carbolic Soap.' One was a cop film called 'Dead Right.' And the other was called 'A Fistful Of Fingers.'
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My first name, with the rare two-r spelling, came from a sportswriter named Garry Schumacher. My parents didn't know him personally, but my mother liked the spelling.
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My favorite soundtrack is 'Avatar.' It's the best thing in the world. I love it.
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The BAFTAs give the British point of view, and the Oscars give the American point of view, but the truth is we're all working in an international industry.
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If you're asking your kids to exercise, then you better do it, too. Practice what you preach.
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I love being a part of something so many people can relate to and enjoy.
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Winston Churchill was not entirely British. His mother was American, making Sir Winston part Iroquois Indian.
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I go out with my band six months of the year and the rest of them with the Blues Brothers.
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With Donald J. Trump's arrival to power, many feel astonished by the growth of populism. Others analyze with extreme care the decline of companies that measure public opinion. I am saddened to watch the lack of temperament and political stability of those who 'represent' a trend or ideology.
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As an artist or musician, you want to be remembered for the music you make.
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I really haven't liked the commercialization of mountaineering, particularly of Mt. Everest. By paying $65,000, you can be conducted to the summit by a couple of good guides.
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Biology will relate every human gene to the genes of other animals and bacteria, to this great chain of being.
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I don't see I'll ever arrive at the point where I'll say, 'Lance old boy, you've arrived at success.' There's no question about it. Once you get to the point where you've arrived at a station called success, you get complacent and lethargic. Those goals you set keep changing. But it's not a ruthless sort of thing.
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In relationships, you want to be secure but not know what's coming next. Everyone has to have secrets, but if I'm asked a question, I'll answer honestly.
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There's always been a piano around the house, and I've grown up around it. It's a massive part of my life and always has been.
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How friendly all men would be one with another, if no regard were paid to honour and money! I believe it would be a remedy for everything.
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And one day we must ask the question, "Why are there forty million poor people in America?" And when you begin to ask that question, you are raising questions about the economic system, about a broader distribution of wealth. When you ask that question, you begin to question the capitalistic economy.
