Ta-Nehisi Coates Quotes
Addressing the moral failings of black people while ignoring the centuries-old failings of their governments amounts to a bait and switch.
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I smoke, isn't that terrible?
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I'm not going to just say nice things about everybody unless I mean it.
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For me, great music doesn't just have to fall into one category or one genre and I love appreciating all kinds of music.
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Tragedy is like strong acid - it dissolves away all but the very gold of truth.
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A Pike, in the California dialect, is a native of Missouri, Arkansas, Northern Texas, or Southern Illinois. The first emigrants that came over the plains were from Pike County, Missouri; but as the phrase, 'a Pike County man,' was altogether too long for this short life of ours, it was soon abbreviated into 'a Pike.'
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A stronger yuan could lead to greater Chinese asset accumulation in the U.S. and elsewhere.
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And since Italy was involved in the space station as well as signed an agreement with NASA. And when the possibility to enter the 1996 Mission Specialist class.
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My family didn't have any money growing up. I'm just a girl from the ghetto; from Indio, California.
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I think every movie is its own little world, and a director certainly sets the tone.
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I'm getting rid of this idea that you want people to like you. I'm making decisions on what feels right to me. To act in a more carnal way. That's my challenge.
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We have shown that Islam can rule the world perfectly for 14 centuries, and during this time of Muslim power we did not borrow ideas like democracy from others, so why do we need to learn democracy from them now?
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There are no dangerous thoughts; thinking itself is dangerous.
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I've always said that the word 'genius,' especially in Hollywood, is way overused.
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I've been brought up with the Christian faith with my family.
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When people are in love, I don't see anything wrong with it in the world. If they choose to live their lives and get married, why should we interfere? A lot of people don't agree with me, but that's how I feel.
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I'm obsessed with those old romance films. I also would love to venture into the silent film world. I think that's extremely compelling and interesting and really relies on the acting, even more so than when you have an actor speaking.
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Due process gives teachers the latitude to use their professional judgment in their classrooms, to advocate for their students, and to not fear retribution for speaking the truth or teaching controversial subjects like evolution. As political winds shift in school districts, due process also wards off patronage or nepotism.
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I can't speak on behalf of the show. I'm not a creator; I'm just a pawn.
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The English king's power was curbed by Parliament, though that wasn't always a good thing, as politicians often behave no better than monarchs - there are just more of them.
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I have been given the authority over you, and I am not the best of you. If I do well, help me; and if I do wrong, set me right. Sincere regard for truth.
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In my work, I explore my own Catholic obsessions.
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When people ask me if I am a feminist film maker, I reply I am a woman and I also make films.
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Addressing the moral failings of black people while ignoring the centuries-old failings of their governments amounts to a bait and switch.
