Plato Quotes
Homosexuality is regarded as shameful by barbarians and by those who live under despotic governments just as philosophy is regarded as shameful by them, because it is apparently not in the interest of such rulers to have great ideas engendered in their subjects, or powerful friendships or passionate love - all of which homosexuality is particularly apt to produce.
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We do not celebrate people who have made success out of serious hard work.
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I'm glad I went through all the normal teenage dramas that a lot of people go through. I can really relate to 'Secret Life' because I witnessed those similar struggles.
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How can you go wrong with two people in love? If a good boy loves a good girl, good. If a good boy loves another good boy, good. And if a good girl loves the goodness in good boys and good girls, then all you have is more goodness, and goodness has nothing to do with sexual orientation.
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I make mistakes on a very grand scale.
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In the past, the West had tried to export one formula of democracy which should fit to the rest of the world, and they discovered that this doesn't work.
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Peace is the virtue of civilization. War is its crime.
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As a queen, I speak about unity and respect. I think that is the most important thing.
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To be allowed for the first time in your later career to play leading parts in extremely popular movies is not a situation to worry about.
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All I remember is the last time I played a videogame, it was Space Invaders.
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We're writing a book together. She just finished one. Did you read it? Among the Porcupines?
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I don't ever want to be like a peasant. I want to always be all right. But motivation is fans - not your kids, your mum, none of that. All of that matters, but number one is your fans.
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I believe the people of the U.S. are peace-loving people.
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America's grossly unfair tax system won't lead to class war. Or, if it does, the war will be brief.
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St. Paul's arose like some huge mountain above the enormous mass of smaller buildings.
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Why are we tiptoeing on glass? You can ask me whatever you like; people usually do, and I try to be as honest as I can.
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Sexual dreams aren't usually about sex.
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All human beings are also dream beings. Dreaming ties all mankind together.
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My books are about ordinary people placed in extraordinary situations who are able to draw upon their inner reserves to challenge the status-quo in life and navigate compelling human relationships.
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Foreign policy isn't something that is great and big, it's common sense and humanity as it applies to my affairs and yours.
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I try not to look back on my life and be regretful.
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Hale, stop it.” Kat reached out and grabbed his arm. “You are many things, but stupid isn't one of them.” “I'm too close.” “You don't get it, do you? Being close is good. Caring is good. I love that you're emotional and passionate and can't turn these things off.” “It makes me a bad thief.” “It makes you a good person.
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Mass media wants bright lights. Mass media wants crazy clothes.
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Many of our problems in US maternity care stem from the fact that we leave no room for recognizing when nature is smarter than we are.
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Homosexuality is regarded as shameful by barbarians and by those who live under despotic governments just as philosophy is regarded as shameful by them, because it is apparently not in the interest of such rulers to have great ideas engendered in their subjects, or powerful friendships or passionate love - all of which homosexuality is particularly apt to produce.
