Matt Taibbi Quotes
I try to be outraged by things that other people are just very accepting of, as though they're normal and can't be changed. A lot of what I write about is, 'Hey, you know, this stuff is really awful, and it doesn't need to be, and that's why it's so offensive.' Things should be better.
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I did a lot of things as a Muslim that I am sorry for now.
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America is not the center of the universe.
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I've just got to maintain my passion for what I do.
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The practice of forgiveness is our most important contribution to the healing of the world.
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Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it.
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I try to be outraged by things that other people are just very accepting of, as though they're normal and can't be changed. A lot of what I write about is, 'Hey, you know, this stuff is really awful, and it doesn't need to be, and that's why it's so offensive.' Things should be better.
