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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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A chicken doesn't stop scratching just because worms are scarce.

A chicken doesn't stop scratching just because worms are scarce.

by Grandma Axiom Found in: Negativity Quotes,
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Be angry, and yet do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger. [Ephesians 4:26].

Be angry, and yet do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger. [Ephesians 4:26].

by Bible Found in: Negativity Quotes,
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The doubt of an earnest, thoughtful, patient and laborious mind is worthy of respect. In such doubt may be found read more

The doubt of an earnest, thoughtful, patient and laborious mind is worthy of respect. In such doubt may be found indeed more faith than in half the creeds. - Means and Ends of Education.

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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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Discontent is something that follows ambition like a shadow.

Discontent is something that follows ambition like a shadow.

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Reject hatred without hating.

Reject hatred without hating.

by Mary Baker Eddy Found in: Negativity Quotes,
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Go ahead, make my day.

Go ahead, make my day.

by Clint Eastwood Found in: Negativity Quotes,
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Lord I disbelieve -- help thou my unbelief.

Lord I disbelieve -- help thou my unbelief.

by Edward M. Forster Found in: Negativity Quotes,
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Fear may come true that which one is afraid of.

Fear may come true that which one is afraid of.

by Viktor E. Frankl Found in: Negativity Quotes,
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