Walter Cronkite Quotes
I never ceased to be surprised when southern whites, at their homes or clubs, told racial jokes and spoke so derogatorily of blacks while longtime servants, for whom they quite clearly had some affection, were well within earshot.
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I love dessert. All kinds. But there's something about ice cream that makes me happy. I am drawn to its simplicity. I am perplexed by the endless supply of constantly growing flavor options. And I am always in the mood for sprinkles and a sugar cone.
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Writers have been in terrible situations and have yet managed to produce extraordinary work.
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Blackbeard is probably the most infamous pirate who ever lived. He's one of those characters for which most of your work is done before you start.
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I have no interest in becoming a tax exile and living somewhere I don't want to - I just want to be at home with my family.
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Agriculture not only gives riches to a nation, but the only riches she can call her own.
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I'm a serial monogamist.
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The only way that we can win over potential jihadists to liberal democracy is by winning the battle of ideas.
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We desire the good of the world and the happiness of the nations that the bonds of affection and unity between the sons of men should be strengthened... what harm is there in this?... these fruitless strifes, these ruinous wars shall pass away, and the 'Most Great Peace' shall come.
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All brave men love; for he only is brave who has affections to fight for, whether in the daily battle of life, or in physical contests.
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If you have a surreal life like I do, you've got to have fun along the way.
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How is it even sustainable in 21st-century America that women earn, on average, 77 cents for every dollar earned by men?
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With us, people caught on to something on our third album, and that will never be repeated. Basically, I don't really have any complaints about the way that Beach House has grown. I feel like we're still in control of what we're doing, and it's a great time in our existence.
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Music was my one way to vent.
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In real life, the most practical advice for leaders is not to treat pawns like pawns, nor princes like princes, but all persons like persons.
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As you get older, you have to force yourself to have new dreams. For instance, I've been flying for 37 years, but now teaching others to fly is interesting for me. Sometimes you have to find new angles on life to keep you interested, like sharing successes and inspiring and helping others.
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When you see someone putting on his Big Boots, you can be pretty sure that an Adventure is going to happen.
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Adventure begins with you, personally. It is in the way you look at things. It is the mental stance you take as you face your day. It is finding magic in things. It is talking with people and discovering their inner goodness. It is the thrill of feeling a part of the life around you. The attitude of adventure will open things up for you. The world will become alive with new zest and meaning. You'll become more aware of the beauty everywhere. Nothing will seem unimportant. Everything will be revealed as having pattern and purpose.
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There is no such thing as too much fun. People need to know it is O.K. to tell jokes and be happy.
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I make terrible jokes every time I go into a hospital. I think it's a defence mechanism.
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Any excuse to live in New York and do art. Has to be one of the most rewarding experiences in the world.
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I never ceased to be surprised when southern whites, at their homes or clubs, told racial jokes and spoke so derogatorily of blacks while longtime servants, for whom they quite clearly had some affection, were well within earshot.
