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    I think it's only in a crisis that Americans see other people. It has to be an American crisis, of course. If two countries fight that do not supply the Americans with some precious commodity, then the education of the public does not take place. But when the dictator falls, when the oil is threatened, then you turn on the television and they tell you where the country is, what the language is, how to pronounce the names of the leaders, what the religion is all about, and maybe you can cut out recipes in the newspaper of Persian dishes.

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Anger cannot be dishonest.

Anger cannot be dishonest.

by George R. Bach Found in: Negativity Quotes,
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People of substance may sin without being exposed for their stolen pleasure; but servants and the poorer sort of women read more

People of substance may sin without being exposed for their stolen pleasure; but servants and the poorer sort of women have seldom an opportunity of concealing a big belly, or at least the consequences of it.

by Bernard Mandeville Found in: Negativity Quotes,
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On stage I make love to twenty five thousand people; and then I go home alone.

On stage I make love to twenty five thousand people; and then I go home alone.

by Janis Joplin Found in: Negativity Quotes,
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Anger is never without an argument, but seldom with a good one.

Anger is never without an argument, but seldom with a good one.

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As long as you keep a person down, some part of you has to be down there to hold him read more

As long as you keep a person down, some part of you has to be down there to hold him down, so it means you cannot soar as you otherwise might.

by Marian Anderson Found in: Negativity Quotes,
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Chivalry is the most delicate form of contempt.

Chivalry is the most delicate form of contempt.

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My worst fear is that I'll end up living in some run-down duplex on Wilshire wearing pants hiked up to read more

My worst fear is that I'll end up living in some run-down duplex on Wilshire wearing pants hiked up to my nipples and muttering under my breath.

by Richard Dreyfuss Found in: Negativity Quotes,
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He without fear is king of the world.

He without fear is king of the world.

by E. E. Eddison Found in: Negativity Quotes,
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I was never less alone than when by myself.

I was never less alone than when by myself.

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