Baron d'Holbach Quotes
To discover the true principles of Morality, men have no need of theology, of revelation, or of gods: They have need only of common sense.
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The mind is but too naturally prone to pleasure, but too easily yielded to dissipation.
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I feel like I flunked at adolescence really badly. I found it really difficult.
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Those who live in a world of human beings can only retrace their steps.
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When you know your intention, you are in a position to choose the consequences that you will create for yourself. When you choose an intention that creates consequences for which you are willing to be responsible, that is a responsible choice.
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Don't confuse being stimulating with being blunt.
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I really hate the term 'historical novel' - it reminds me of bodice-rippers. But I'm hooked on research, and I really, really enjoy it.
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I'm from Houston. I think I was thirty-seven before I ever set foot in Dallas, and that was just in the airport. So I've never really been there. Dad grew up in Port Arthur, Texas and all I can ever get out of him is, 'I wanted my first son to be named Dallas.'
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Sometimes you surf well and still don't win. It happens to everyone. You learn that one big score doesn't mean much if you don't have a backup. I guess every rookie learns that as time goes by. I took some big lessons from my losses.
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The power of intuitive understanding will protect you from harm until the end of your days.
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The American dream is more about opportunity than anything else.
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I think entrepreneurs have a great opportunity to think of how to make things more understandable, simple and beautiful.
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The Latin musical tradition is very rich and gives the singer a lot of freedom to explore a range of.
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Alfred Nobel stipulated that no distinction of race or colour will determine who received of his generosity.
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It was never important for a wedding to be about anything other than me and my partner. A big celebration was never my cup of tea.
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I am extremely left brain dominant, probably 95%-5%. The feeling side of my brain is not really strong.
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What makes maftoul worth celebrating is that it's so easy and forgiving to cook.
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I'm more of a tough girl, and I'm attracted to things that reflect that in my perfumes. That means sandalwood, musk, amber, and vanilla notes.
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All I can say is that I've always felt like a very old soul. When I was 3, I felt 60.
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'She loves this newt-nuzzling blister.'
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They can't continue to falter, but those wins are so strong over Illinois, Ohio State -- even Michigan. Those are strong, strong wins, but obviously they can't continue to lose at the rate they've been losing.
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What we need is not more Federal government, but better local government.
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I love doing the conventions and being an ambassador for 'Star Wars.'
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True love is the parent of humility.
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To discover the true principles of Morality, men have no need of theology, of revelation, or of gods: They have need only of common sense.
