Epictetus Quotes
In theory it is easy to convince an ignorant person; in actual life, men not only object to offer themselves to be convinced, but hate the man who has convinced them.Epictetus
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The problem is foster youth don't really have this network that other kids have.
Vanessa Diffenbaugh -
I'm probably a natural uncle. I can take the kids out and have fun with them and look after them, and I can be Mr. Popular. But actually having to do the grind? That stuff just doesn't appeal at all.
Irvine Welsh -
I try to photobomb as much as possible.
Bebe Rexha -
To understand why dictators have a problem with making peace - or at least a genuine peace - the link between the nature of a regime and its external behavior must be understood.
Natan Sharansky -
I really wanted to make 'Everest' visceral, real. One thing that amazed me when I was scouting in base camp is the volume of Everest: It's humbling. I wanted to find a way to bring that to the screen. One way was 3D.
Baltasar Kormakur -
All happiness or unhappiness solely depends upon the quality of the object to which we are attached by love.
Baruch Spinoza
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Jesus' own witness of sacrificial love and forgiveness, and his work to heal the sick and care for those in need, represent God's ways and vision for us.
Adam Hamilton -
I've always wanted to tackle the casual part of dressing. Knits to me are always just easy. I've fantasized about packing a suitcase of only knits: You just throw them in, roll them in a ball, pull them out and they still look fabulous.
Nanette Lepore -
During the Cold War, the U.S. instituted a policy of sending money to governments in poor countries to buy their political loyalty. While studies show that sending aid to foreign governments creates allegiance, it does not lead to economic progress.
Iqbal Quadir -
We need to rekindle those values, those strengths as a nation and as a people... And we must do so as one people with one goal.
Kamla Persad-Bissessar -
It all begins with the initial tone coming from the cabinet, but EQ at the board is very important.
Daisy Berkowitz -
I find the presence of the sea quite inspiring, and sometimes I do just get out and walk around and take in the sea breeze to try and clear my mind.
Garth Nix
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I don't ever remember not praying. Bedtime prayers, the rosary, praying for friends, relatives, for the sick and for those who had died. It was a natural part of our lives.
Florence Henderson -
I believe we should work to end all racism in American society and staunchly defend the inherent rights of every person.
Rand Paul -
I love horse racing, I play golf, and I love travelling.
Ian Rush -
He who observes etiquette but objects to lying is like someone who dresses fashionably but wears no vest.
Walter Benjamin -
But when you have bad governance, of course, these resources are destroyed: The forests are deforested, there is illegal logging, there is soil erosion. I got pulled deeper and deeper and saw how these issues become linked to governance, to corruption, to dictatorship.
Wangari Maathai -
Building your own home is about desire, fantasy. But it's achievable; anyone can do it.
Kevin McCloud
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I have worked with the biggest actors from the beginning. I am hoping God will bless me to work with other big actors.
Nargis Fakhri -
The American public has a right to know what's going on.
Elmer Davis -
Love, according to our contemporary poets, is a privilege which two beings confer upon one another, whereby they may mutually cause one another much sorrow over absolutely nothing.
Honore de Balzac -
I never had a boss in my whole life. I've totally destroyed anybody's ability to tell me what to do.
David H. Murdock -
In theory it is easy to convince an ignorant person; in actual life, men not only object to offer themselves to be convinced, but hate the man who has convinced them.
Epictetus