Roots Quotes
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That the caste system must be abolished if the Hindu society is to be reconstructed on the basis of equality, goes without saying. Untouchability has its roots in the caste system. They cannot expect the Brahmins to rise in revolt against the caste system. Also we cannot rely upon the non-Brahmins and ask them to fight our battle.
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I have a very musical family from my Scottish roots.
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Change your opinions, keep to your principles; change your leaves, keep intact your roots.
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Take seriously the traditions, the Christian roots, and all the values that are the basis of the civilisation of Europe.
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I'm not frightened about terrorism. I'm frightened about the roots of what we call terrorism.
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I think your teenage years define your musical roots forever. You're always looking for a theme for your high school years.
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Why doesn't constant trampling defeat the dandelion? The key to its strength is its long and sturdy root, which extends deep into the earth. The same priciple applies to people. The true victors in life are those who, enduring repeated challenges and setbacks, have sent the roots of their being to such a depth that nothing can shake them.
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The one thing that's going to get you through this business is having strong roots, being grounded and knowing what is true.
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I'd definitely be up for 'EastEnders.' Just the same as I would if 'Coronation Street' was offered. Either way, it would be like going back to my roots.
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Where the roots of private virtue are diseased, the fruit of public probity cannot but be corrupt.
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Acquaintances we meet, enjoy, and can easily leave behind; but friendship grows deep roots.
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When I'd go to Israel, I felt like a tourist. My social and professional ties had started to dissolve, and it confused me. I didn't know whether I should stay here in Paris or go back to Israel, or even cut off all my ties with Israel so I could really plant roots here. Or maybe go somewhere else altogether.
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A woman who demands further gun control legislation is like a chicken who roots for Colonel Sanders.
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Fame is a distraction sometimes. You know, it's a distraction if you let it. So it's very important to stay focused, stay very connected to your roots.
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Everyone knows what their roots are, but you've got to explore everywhere. You've got to explore the sky too.
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A lasting architecture has to have roots.
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Most of my family doesn't speak English. It's so important for the baby. He's going to know all his American roots, but he also needs to know about his Brazilian side.
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We mustn't hesitate to cut corruption at its roots.
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My wife and I have very deep roots in Colorado, and we can't see ourselves living anywhere else.
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Being someone with Latin roots, so many doors are constantly closed for you because people put you in a category, and the thing I've always wanted to avoid is categorisation.
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I've never hidden the fact that I'm Jamaican; I will never disown my roots or influences.
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My roots are more in he Beatles, Zeppelin, the whole 60's side.
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The grass roots are energized because the absolutely highest priority in the country in November is to defeat Barack Obama. I have spoken with literally thousands and thousands of tea-party activists - I have yet to meet a single tea-party leader that is not going to vote for Mitt Romney.
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Hatred, intolerance, poor hygienic conditions and violence all have roots in illiteracy, so we're trying to do something to help the poor and the needy.
