Elizabeth Keckley Quotes
I was born a slave-was the child of slave parents-therefore I came upon the earth free in God-like thought, but fettered in action.
Elizabeth Keckley
Quotes to Explore
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It was his father who had shrunk, who no longer had the power of the giant, of the god, to enfold him and keep him safe.
Orson Scott Card
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If all were equalized by death, as the medieval idea constantly emphasized, was it not possible that inequalities on earth were contrary to the will of God?
Barbara W. Tuchman
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I know that I have the ability to achieve the object of my Definite Purpose in life, therefore, I DEMAND of myself persistent, continuous action toward its attainment, and I here and now promise to render such action.
Napoleon Hill
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Is there anything that is forbidden to anybody who says they have God on their side? Who says they have God with them? Is there any evil that they forbid themselves to do? 10
Christopher Hitchens
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Stressing the God-centered life can lead to an otherworldly withdrawal from everyday earthly life.
Leland Ryken
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It seems pretentious to assume that we are not creatures of action. I think often it takes a situation of extreme absurdity, extreme action, to push us to the limits of what our character is, and to change us as people.
Eleanor Catton
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I love people who go out and say, 'If cinema is God, then I'm the pope.' As an actor working with these kinds of people, the older you get, the more you appreciate it.
Pilou Asbaek
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I do remember my first purchase: the Partridge Family's 'Greatest Hits.' I got it for $3.99 at a failed chain of pre-Wal-Mart-type stores called Jamesway. God, I'm old.
Trent Reznor
Nine Inch Nails
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President Obama insists he's a free-market guy. But you have to wonder whether he understands how a free economy really works.
Fred Barnes
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I sort of try to read the books when they come out impartially and not make up my mind, but the fact is when I was reading the sixth, 'Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince', there were bits in there where I was going, 'God, I would love to do that because it's so good'.
Daniel Radcliffe
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Zenefits is basically a service that manages all of your payroll, benefits, and associated HR details that come along with those. Dealing with new employee onboarding, offer letters, and managing that - and we do it for free.
Parker Conrad
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I'm not really into religion, OK. I saw a lot of things I did not like when I got into organized religion. I think a lot of people abuse it, I think a lot of people use it, I think a lot of people make it what they want. And me, my faith and my relationship with God is very personal. And it's not anybody's damn business how we talk.
Jake Roberts
