Roots Quotes
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The Arab spring was not as radical as the French or Iranian revolutions. It did not pull out the deeply entrenched roots of the state. Instead, it was satisfied to replace the top of the pyramid with newly elected, but inexperienced, leaders.
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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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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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My wife and I have very deep roots in Colorado, and we can't see ourselves living anywhere else.
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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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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 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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A woman who demands further gun control legislation is like a chicken who roots for Colonel Sanders.
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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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A lasting architecture has to have roots.
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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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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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We mustn't hesitate to cut corruption at its roots.
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Acquaintances we meet, enjoy, and can easily leave behind; but friendship grows deep 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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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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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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I have deep roots in this Oklahoma soil. It makes me proud.
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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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My roots are more in he Beatles, Zeppelin, the whole 60's side.
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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.
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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.
