Berl Katznelson Quotes
Those who will find here a hold for their souls, an anvil for their hands, and vitality for their hearts, will build both their lives and the land.
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All best-of lists should close with the amazing Kelly Link.
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Being a woman and being gay is really a unique position in our society. I know in my experience of activism, oftentimes it makes a difference if something is women-focused. It's likely to get the attention of women much more easily.
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I've already lived one full life, and so now I'm about to endeavor to see what else the good Lord has in store for me, and I'm wide open.
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It is a profound and necessary truth that the deep things in science are not found because they are useful: they are found because it was possible to find them.
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I have a grim outlook on the world, and in particular on humanity. Spent years denying it, but I am very misanthropic. And I live alone on a mountain for a reason.
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I don't believe in God, but I'm afraid of Him.
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I try and work out as much as I can. When I'm working or travelling, it's tough, but when I'm at home, that time and space is sacred. I do yoga every day.
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I've seen too many ups and downs in the movie industry.
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I did not know many of the details relevant to the Iran and contra initiatives.
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All I do is watch dance videos. I love Ricky Ubeda, who is a contemporary dancer, and I also love Madison Cubbage. They inspire me to work harder every day.
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I'll go for broke. Swim faster. It's not going to be easy - this whole thing was never going to be easy.
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My father loved antique shops and shows, and quite a bit of my childhood involved outings to dim, dusty places packed with cast-off treasures.
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The key to making a good forecast is not in limiting yourself to quantitative information.
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I have a house in the Connecticut countryside where you'll always find me, summer or winter.
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I don't get dressed up every day. I'm very busy. I get really annoyed when people talk about me as a 'fashionista.' I get dressed up when I have to go out. Most of the time, I'm running around in jeans.
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We don't live by just sleeping and eating. We need pride and dignity in our lives. Work gives you that.
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Don't say this is good and that is bad. Drop all discrimination. Accept everything as it is.
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Keep your life so constantly in touch with God that His surprising power can break through at any point.
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Love goes through different stages. But it endures.
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You don't have to say it out loud. I already know why you like me.' 'You do, huh?' 'Yep.' He wrapped his arms around my waist, pulling me closer. 'So,' I said. 'Tell me' 'It's an animal attraction,' he said simply. 'Totally chemical.' 'Hmm,' I said. 'You could be right.' 'It doesn't matter, anyway, why you like me.' 'No?' 'Nope.' His hands were in my hair now, and I was leaning in, not able to totally make out his face, but his voice was clear, close to my ear. 'Just that you do.
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I felt violated after certain scenes in the movie Stone. Lucetta is a tough character. The choices she makes, especially her sexual choices... it was hard for me to put myself out there like that.
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The stresses of high-altitude climbing reveal your true character; they unmask who you really are. You no longer have all the social graces to hide behind, to play roles. You are the essence of what you are.
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The road must be trod, but it will be very hard. And neither strength nor wisdom will carry us far upon it. This quest may be attempted by the weak with as much hope as the strong. Yet it is oft the course of deeds that move the wheels of the world: Small hands do them because they must, while the eyes of the great are elsewhere.
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Those who will find here a hold for their souls, an anvil for their hands, and vitality for their hearts, will build both their lives and the land.
