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A book is like a man - clever and dull, brave and cowardly, beautiful and ugly.


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Don't worry about losing. If it is right, it happens - The main thing is not to hurry. Nothing good gets away.

Don't worry about losing. If it is right, it happens - The main thing is not to hurry. Nothing good gets away.



Socialism never took root in America because the poor see themselves not as an exploited proletariat but as temporarily embarrassed millionaires.

Socialism never took root in America because the poor see themselves not as an exploited proletariat but as temporarily embarrassed millionaires.



The free exploring mind of the individual human is the most valuable thing in the world.

The free exploring mind of the individual human is the most valuable thing in the world.



And now that you don't have to be perfect, you can be good.

And now that you don't have to be perfect, you can be good.



What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness.

What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness.



I believe a strong woman may be stronger than a man, particularly if she happens to have love in her heart. I guess a loving woman is indestructible.

I believe a strong woman may be stronger than a man, particularly if she happens to have love in her heart. I guess a loving woman is indestructible.



When two people meet, each one is changed by the other so you've got two new people.

When two people meet, each one is changed by the other so you've got two new people.



Writers are a little below clowns and a little above trained seals.

Writers are a little below clowns and a little above trained seals.



This I must fight against: any idea, religion, or government which limits or destroys the individual.

This I must fight against: any idea, religion, or government which limits or destroys the individual.



If you understand each other you will be kind to each other.

If you understand each other you will be kind to each other.





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Withholding love is a bit like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die.

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The hope of a secure and livable world lies with disciplined nonconformists who are dedicated to justice, peace and brotherhood.

The hope of a secure and livable world lies with disciplined nonconformists who are dedicated to justice, peace and brotherhood.



It's a new town. The old elegance is gone. It used to be one big family, this industry.

It's a new town. The old elegance is gone. It used to be one big family, this industry.



I think we have a tendency in America to keep dividing ourselves, separating ourselves from each other.

I think we have a tendency in America to keep dividing ourselves, separating ourselves from each other.



Peace is a blessing that comes to those who trust in God. It is established through individual righteousness. True personal peace comes about through eternal vigilance and constant righteous efforts.

Peace is a blessing that comes to those who trust in God. It is established through individual righteousness. True personal peace comes about through eternal vigilance and constant righteous efforts.



A long time ago, I learned not to go up to the boss and ask what's happening to my character. I haven't done that for 20 years, since I was on 'Days of Our Lives.

A long time ago, I learned not to go up to the boss and ask what's happening to my character. I haven't done that for 20 years, since I was on 'Days of Our Lives.



The bonus for bankers fragilizes the system. Someone has the upside at the expense of others.

The bonus for bankers fragilizes the system. Someone has the upside at the expense of others.



Women are born free, and I think that they should stay that way.

Women are born free, and I think that they should stay that way.



Happiness is the precursor to success.

Happiness is the precursor to success.



It's supposed to be fun, the man says 'Play Ball' not 'Work Ball' you know.

It's supposed to be fun, the man says 'Play Ball' not 'Work Ball' you know.




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