Eric Wolf Quotes
Even the slave owner is restricted in his ability to manipulate his labor supply, for he must protect his investment in slaves by feeding them during times when they do not labor. In contrast, capitalist entrepreneurs can hire and fire laborers or very their wages in response to changing circumstances.
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Celebs says we have no time for love, but I wouldn't say that.
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Life is a journey that must be traveled no matter how bad the roads and accommodations.
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I always design a landscape with fixed horizons whether it be mountains or a stone wall around a 20-foot-square plot.
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I came to Washington with a pledge to be a fiscally conservative.
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I run all the brands like cousins. You want your cousins to do well, but you want to do better. All of our brands want to win, but we certainly want to fight fair and coordinate as much as we can behind the scenes. But to the consumer, we want to offer the broadest, most competitive set of products that we can.
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You get to a certain age and you can't judge yourself on your dad or your parents.
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We are not built for ourselves, but for God. Not for service for God, but for God.
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Having an open mind does not necessarily lead to perfection. It is your ability to observe, analyze, discern, and understand the true essence that basic principles contain that point the way to perfection.
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Loveless moments are to be avoided.
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You don't need to be the good guy to get a good message out.
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You are the single biggest influence in your life.
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Our success depends very largely upon how well we negotiate our way through our daily contacts with other people without friction or opposition.
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As I descended into impassable rivers I no longer felt guided by the ferrymen.
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We are made for Christ, and nothing less will ever satisfy us.
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I understand Crawford paid you a visit?" "Yes." "And was he attentive?" "Yes, very." "And has your heart changed towards him?" "Yes. Several times. I have - I find that I - I find that-" "Shh. Surely you and I are beyond speaking when words are clearly not enough.... I missed you." "And I you.
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What would happen if people practiced openness and honesty? If people talked about their real challenges without shame or fear of rejection? My guess is that people would feel less alone and isolated. People would be willing to share more, and as a result, society would feel more connected to each other and their experiences.
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A successful life is an authentic life. Happiness and creativity rest on a foundation of transparency to yourself and others. Knowing your own heart and speaking clearly to others keep you on the path.
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Even the slave owner is restricted in his ability to manipulate his labor supply, for he must protect his investment in slaves by feeding them during times when they do not labor. In contrast, capitalist entrepreneurs can hire and fire laborers or very their wages in response to changing circumstances.
