Plato Quotes
In order to seek one's own direction, one must simplify the mechanics of ordinary, everyday life.
Quotes to Explore
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The common idea that success spoils people by making them vain, egotistic and self-complacent is erroneous; on the contrary it makes them, for the most part, humble, tolerant and kind.
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When you look at the light bulb above you, you remember Thomas Alva Edison. When the telephone bell rings, you remember Alexander Graham Bell. Marie Curie was the first woman to win the Nobel Prize. When you see the blue sky, you think of Sir C.V. Raman.
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Our vision and commitment is towards the country's progress, its place in the world and the happiness of its people.
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You just can't control your art in the future.
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It is right that we be concerned with the scientific probity of metaphysics.
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From the spinners, Anil and I have been together for a long time and I respect him a lot.
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Writing for children, you do bear a responsibility to not include overt or graphic adult content that they are not ready for and don't need, or to address adult concepts or themes from an oblique angle or a child's limited viewpoint, with appropriate context, without being graphic or distressing.
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My boring, mundane, diligent kind of golf works sometimes. Actually, it works all the time. And sometimes, on the greatest stages, it really does flourish.
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I think there is one higher office than president and I would call that patriot.
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Anything that you can become obsessed with, and you do so much that you don't do the things you need to do with family, friends, school, job - that can be an addiction. And texting absolutely can qualify.
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The loneliest, most down-on-his-luck person can have a dog who adores him. The most bitter, sour person can light up with joy when he sees his dog. It is magical and, as 'The Dog Master' reveals, it is biological - we evolved together.
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In the absence of justice, what is sovereignty but organized robbery?
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Everyone is just nicer to prettier people.
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It's hard to write a comedy sketch.
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I'm enslaved to writing to the point where I sacrifice almost everything else.
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I was always pretty decent at fast stick work or doing stuff that seems impressive that's not really; I was pretty tasteful and had good ideas musically. But I had a terrible sense of tempo, which is like being a blind painter.
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We are a motivated team, and there is nothing that can stop us from winning the title. Even if I had lost, my teammates would have made up for it.
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Learning should be engaging. Testing should not be the be all and end all. All students should have a broad curriculum that includes the arts and enrichment. Students should have opportunities to work in teams and engage in project-based learning. And student and family well-being should be front and center.
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If a guy is taking his girl for granted, he really deserves a slap, with a baseball bat.
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My songs pretty much revolve in my brain most of the time - usually, whatever's coming next.
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The first rule for a good style is to have something to say; in fact, this in itself is almost enough.
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We are not apologetic of appointing a committee to look into the economic, social, education and cultural conditions of the single largest minority group.
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In order to seek one's own direction, one must simplify the mechanics of ordinary, everyday life.
