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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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What's the use of worrying? It never was worth while, so pack up your troubles in your old kit-bag, and read more

What's the use of worrying? It never was worth while, so pack up your troubles in your old kit-bag, and smile, smile, smile.

by George Asaf Found in: Negativity Quotes,
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Knute Rockne liked bad loser. He said good losers lose too often.

Knute Rockne liked bad loser. He said good losers lose too often.

by George E. Allen Found in: Negativity Quotes,
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Avoid destructive thinking. Improper negative thoughts sink people. A ship can sail around the world many, many times, but just read more

Avoid destructive thinking. Improper negative thoughts sink people. A ship can sail around the world many, many times, but just let enough water get into the ship and it will sink. Just so with the human mind. Let enough negative thoughts or improper thoughts get into the human mind and the person sinks just like a ship.

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As in nature, as in art, so in grace; it is rough treatment that gives souls, as well as stones, read more

As in nature, as in art, so in grace; it is rough treatment that gives souls, as well as stones, their luster. The more the diamond is cut the brighter it sparkles; and in what seems hard dealing, there God has no end in view but to perfect His people.

by Thomas Guthrie Found in: Negativity Quotes,
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Teach thy tongue to say I do not know and thou shalt progress.

Teach thy tongue to say I do not know and thou shalt progress.

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Hatred -- The anger of the weak.

Hatred -- The anger of the weak.

by Alphonse Daudet Found in: Negativity Quotes,
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There can't be a crisis next week. My schedule is already full.

There can't be a crisis next week. My schedule is already full.

by Henry Kissinger 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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Throughout history, it has been the inaction of those who could have acted; the indifference of those who should have read more

Throughout history, it has been the inaction of those who could have acted; the indifference of those who should have known better; the silence of the voice of justice when it mattered most; that has made it possible for evil to triumph.

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