Blaise Pascal Quotes
There are two types of mind . . . the mathematical, and what might be called the intuitive. The former arrives at its views slowly, but they are firm and rigid; the latter is endowed with greater flexibility and applies itself simultaneously to the diverse lovable parts of that which it loves.
Quotes to Explore
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Our suspicions are being confirmed that Nashi will serve as a cover for storm brigades that will use violence against democratic organisations.
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I actually find a lot of parallels in jazz and cartooning.
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I am like a freight train. Working on the details, twisting them and playing with them over the years, but always staying on the same track.
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Im not revolted by Washington.
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I am just beginning to be more comfortable with my identity.
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I'm surprised that people think they're important. To me they're not.
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Nobody is talking about the different - until you raised the issue.
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This chanting of the Hare Krishna mantra is enacted from the spiritual platform and thus this sound vibration surpasses all lower strata of consciouness - namely sensual, mental and intellectual.
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I hate it when people romanticize Scotland.
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Be absolutely clear about who you are and what you stand for. Refuse to compromise.
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We are always remaking history. Our memory is always an interpretive reconstruction of the past, so is perspective.
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To me the female principle is, or at least historically has been, basically anarchic. It values order without constraint, rule by custom not by force. It has been the male who enforces order, who constructs power structures, who makes, enforces, and breaks laws.
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I would say that I have been consistent in my broad view of how American power should be deployed, and the view that we underestimate our power when we restrict it to just our military power. We shortchange our influence and our ability to shape events when that's the only tool we think we have in the toolbox.
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This is the defining issue of our time. This is a make-or-break moment for the middle class and for all those who are fighting to get into the middle class.
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Perfection is a disease of a nation.
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Now majority rule is a precious, sacred thing worth dying for. But like other precious, sacred things .... it's not only worth dying for; it can make you wish you were dead. Imagine if all life were determined by majority rule. Every meal would be a pizza.
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People talk to dogs. Not that they understand. But maybe they understand enough.
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We appreciate Patrick's contributions during his time here with the Washington Redskins. Through this entire process we always wanted what was best for Patrick and in working with him we feel this is where he wants to be. We wish all the best to him and his family and his future with the New York Jets.
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I'll do it because I want to but not because you tell me to!
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Everybody loves a thing more if it has cost him trouble.
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There are two types of mind . . . the mathematical, and what might be called the intuitive. The former arrives at its views slowly, but they are firm and rigid; the latter is endowed with greater flexibility and applies itself simultaneously to the diverse lovable parts of that which it loves.
