H. L. Mencken Quotes
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When man possesses a good, sound body that does not overpower him nor disturb the equilibrium in him, he possesses a divine gift. In short, a good constitution facilitates the rule of the soul over the body, but it is not impossible to conquer a bad constitution by training.
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A state of shock is what results when a gap opens up between events and our initial ability to explain them. When we find ourselves in that position, without a story, without our moorings, a great many people become vulnerable to authority figures telling us to fear one another and relinquish our rights for the greater good.
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I'm superstitious... but not like wear the same underwear for two weeks superstitious.
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Acting in film, you know, I hear all the time, people say 'You did so much better than I thought you would.' So there's an added element of surprise in film, different than in music.
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No one thought the Mayweather-Pacquiao fight would happen, but I had patience.
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In the car on my way to the studio, I was listening to 'Where Are U Now' with Justin Bieber and Jack U, so I was like, 'Wow, this is such a banger.' I loved the thought of having a ballad at the beginning and then just a massive drop.
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I stopped worrying about being desired a long time ago.
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I think my acceleration is very good. That's the key for me.
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True, I am in love with suffering, but I do not know if I deserve the honor.
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The great thing about writing compared to life is getting to tie things up.
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I don't know what 'famous' is, really.
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Early in my career, my 3-, 5- and 9-irons performed differently than my other irons. But I adapted and made them work.
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In a sense, there's a great truth to that, but, also I was a great reader.
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The knowledge that makes us cherish innocence makes innocence unattainable.
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What is most needed in Darfur is an international peacekeeping and protection presence, and this is what the Sudanese government most wants to avoid.
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I don't get jealousy, I don't get how people hate each other - I never did.
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I am like a folk painter. Paint and move ahead.
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I have no interest whatsoever in being a high-fashion model, nor is it possible.
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Thus, neither my government nor myself, personally, are without ideals and responsibilities.
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Dirk is like the German Moses, invincible and inspiring. That is why 'His Name Is Dirk' must be the Official Fan Song for Dirk Nowitzki.
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That's why we're doing this, to defend our traditions a little. I don't have anything against it (Halloween), but it's not our tradition.
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Feminism is dead. The movement is absolutely dead. The women's movement tried to suppress dissident voices for way too long. There's no room for dissent.
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You had to pitch in and out. The zone didn't belong to the hitters it belonged to the pitchers. Today, if you pitch too far inside, the umpire would stop you right there. I don't think it's fair.
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The only cure for contempt is counter-contempt.
