Florence Scovel Shinn Quotes
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When man possesses a good, sound body that does not overpower him nor disturb the equilibrium in him, he possesses a divine gift. In short, a good constitution facilitates the rule of the soul over the body, but it is not impossible to conquer a bad constitution by training.
Maimonides
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A state of shock is what results when a gap opens up between events and our initial ability to explain them. When we find ourselves in that position, without a story, without our moorings, a great many people become vulnerable to authority figures telling us to fear one another and relinquish our rights for the greater good.
Naomi Klein
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I'm superstitious... but not like wear the same underwear for two weeks superstitious.
Kate Hudson
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Start every day off with a smile and get it over with.
W. C. Fields
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You can have the biggest markets in the world, but if the game isn't exciting, compelling, and competitive, it's not going to generate a lot of interest.
Gary Bettman
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I'd never been published when I was young.
Jack Vance
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When I was in school, sport was given utmost importance. I think it's fantastic for character building, for team playing, and I think it's a great profile for a nation. One in every six people on Earth is an Indian, and I look forward to the day when we can compete with the heavyweights of the sporting world and do well in the medal tally.
Abhishek Bachchan
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I don't know what 'famous' is, really.
Karl Pilkington
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Early in my career, my 3-, 5- and 9-irons performed differently than my other irons. But I adapted and made them work.
Hale Irwin
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In a sense, there's a great truth to that, but, also I was a great reader.
A. E. van Vogt
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Detention without trial is history in Malaysia.
Najib Razak
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The knowledge that makes us cherish innocence makes innocence unattainable.
Irving Howe
