Doris Lessing Quotes
In university they don't tell you that the greater part of the law is learning to tolerate fools.
Quotes to Explore
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Western Christians have imagined that, at the end of the day, God is going to throw the present space-time universe into a trashcan and we'll be sitting on clouds playing harps. The ultimate future that we're promised is much more interesting than that. It's new heavens and a new Earth with new bodies to live in.
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You realise that having a number one record and being loved and adored isn't the most important thing in the world. But at the same time, I don't have a problem with it. What I'm trying to say is, I'm not a reluctant pop star.
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We have been given a role to play. We have been asked to provide, to give lectures on the role of Islamic development and the way we do it here, so the people who are Muslims there would understand what the role of Islam is.
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Most of the people nowadays send their things by internet. But I cannot work that way. I like to do it myself.
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I love women more than anything.
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I'm just so glad that I started acting when I did because I had this wealth of life experience. I don't know if I'd have been able to handle it had I gone out to L.A. at 22.
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A big part of being an actress specifically is feeling entitled to your artistic opinion, feeling that it means something, and being able to stand by it.
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A zeal for the defence of their country led these heroes to the scene of action, though with a few men to attack a powerful army of experienced warriors.
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The influence of blogging is overall a very positive force in the media.
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I had two things I could do: I could run over you, and I could put a good stiff arm on you. That was about it.
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It is key that Kansas Citians make the call as to what kind of airport they want.
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Beauty is indeed a good gift of God; but that the good may not think it a great good, God dispenses it even to the wicked.
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Fly-fishing is really addictive.
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I was really, really star-struck when I met Prince.
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Generally, I find a lot to be grateful for.
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People can be inspired the way I've been inspired by music.
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The things we remember best are those better forgotten.
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My life is so full of sacrifices.
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As a matter of fact, most cases of food poisoning are never linked back to their source.
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I'm learning on the guitar all the time.
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80 percent of learning is visual, so children who can't afford vision correction are at such a disadvantage.
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When you go to jail, you are under the supervision of the state. You are housed with people who are criminals, so that becomes the expectation. People learn to become better criminals in jail and prison.
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Evolution happens in nature and in individuals. I want to participate actively in its happening within me.
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In university they don't tell you that the greater part of the law is learning to tolerate fools.
