Ezra Taft Benson Quotes
The greatest work in all the world is the building of men and women of character. Without character there is not much that is worthwhile.
Quotes to Explore
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Kevin Hart. He's the man! I like his style. He's short, so I can relate. All the stories he tells are real. I respect that, and he's just a really funny dude - great comedy instincts. To do stand-up on a stage for an hour and tell stories and make people laugh is incredible.
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I like to go to my simple cottage by the ocean or, really, any beach!
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There had always been black people in and out of our house, and from the outset I had been taught that for them life was defined by struggle and filled with injustice.
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It was pride that changed angels into devils; it is humility that makes men as angels.
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When something is at risk or in danger or about to be lost, those are the moments you start to realize how much it means to you.
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I think every teenager feels like a Martian in something, whether it's in their family, I think, or in their school. I think every teenager, every human being has a sense that they don't belong somewhere.
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Embrace the grease, if any, and look fresh and human. I like to look like a glazed doughnut.
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Five sets is a kind of lottery. Anything can happen.
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What St. Francis and St. Dominic have done, that, by God's grace, I will do.
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The people of Iran have had to endure repressive laws that have stifled their freedom of speech and religion for too long.
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I always have a basic plot outline, but I like to leave some things to be decided while I write.
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'American Idol,' for me, is fizzling out. They can't package me, man... I'm an artist that's created this concept but used the 'American Idol' machine as a marketing tool.
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My observations of Japanese naval fighting men, their abilities and equipment led me to believe that they gave a better account of themselves than we did.
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Love is an interesting thing.
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From my own experience, I want to say that you should follow your heart, and the mind will follow you. Believe in yourself, and you will create miracles.
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I have long been impressed with the focus on politics and that focus being... from young people.
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If ever I expected to come face to face with an angry Christian fundamentalist, it wasn't in FAO Schwarz.
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Keep your faith in God, but keep your powder dry.
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I never really make solid resolutions. I think if there's something one needs to change with oneself, it doesn't have to happen in the New Year.
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I was afraid of marriage. I had the impression married life would take up all my time. I saw myself drowning in visits and parties. No freedom.
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I pray not for victory, but to do my best.
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I've always wanted to learn kick boxing.
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In ancient times, we were users; we used the commodities in accordance to our needs. Using is not sufficient for the modern market; it needs consumers. Consuming means consuming things much more than the natural need of humanity or of any living being.
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The greatest work in all the world is the building of men and women of character. Without character there is not much that is worthwhile.
