Soren Kierkegaard Quotes
The present generation, wearied by its chimerical efforts, relapses into complete indolence. Its condition is that of a man who has only fallen asleep towards morning: first of all come great dreams, then a feeling of laziness, and finally a witty or clever excuse for remaining in bed.
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When you get older, you have to stay a bit rock n' roll so that young people will still be interested in you. The way you move, the way you talk, maybe the way you have your hair in your face a little bit - this keeps you interesting.
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When I was six, the Korean War broke out, and all the classrooms were destroyed by war. We studied under the trees or in whatever buildings were left.
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I absolutely welcome a full investigation into the for-profit schools because I think a majority of them are predatory.
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The very qualities that make it harder for women to get elected - not being part of the old boy's network - gives them the advantage of having fresh, and yes, clean faces.
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Those who have heard me speak from time to time know that quite often I cite the observation of that great American author, Mark Twain, who said, history does not repeat itself, but it rhymes.
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When I was a very young lawyer, I had a senior partner who advised me never to get mad, except on purpose.
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Today's China is not in the least shut out from the rest of the world. Trends come to us from all over the world. And the Internet is really developed in China. We get news from all over the world.
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Empathy is a virtue, but it should not be a guiding judicial principle.
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What I support is moving Medicaid to block grants so that the states can drive that process.
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I have not watched Glenn Beck. I don't watch him.
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When you have put all your faith in man and continue to be disappointed, don't you hope there is something out of there that is not of human element?
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If we could have seen through the televisions, we would probably have seen many a child grow up.
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Now we're here in 2009. My boys are 16 and 18, one's going to USC film school, and the other seems to be a natural comedian. So now I have to go back into show business as a senior comedian. So I hope to get Walter Brennan-type roles, Gabby Hayes kind of stuff, be the old-timer. We'll see what happens.
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Every kid, every minority kid can be so successful if they focus on their education.
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For the nation to live, the tribe must die.
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I'm a charming coward; I fight with words.
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That is one of the reasons why we advocate for good relations between the two countries. Turkey understands the needs of the region.
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When I have an idea, I'm like a pregnant woman. I just have to deliver.
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It's what my friends always tell me, that I'm a strong person and the best. But my head has to be clear before I run so nothing upsets me.
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Life is made up of sobs, sniffles, and smiles, with sniffles predominating.
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I am sick and tired of reality refusing to conform to the requirements of my meticulously-researched near-future or proximate-present fictions.
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As honest as you could expect a man to be in a world where it's out of style.
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The present generation, wearied by its chimerical efforts, relapses into complete indolence. Its condition is that of a man who has only fallen asleep towards morning: first of all come great dreams, then a feeling of laziness, and finally a witty or clever excuse for remaining in bed.
