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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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It is surmounting difficulties that makes heroes.

It is surmounting difficulties that makes heroes.

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Any solution to a problem changes the problem.

Any solution to a problem changes the problem.

by R. W. Johnson Found in: Negativity Quotes,
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Man hoards himself when he has nothing to give away.

Man hoards himself when he has nothing to give away.

by Edward Dahlberg Found in: Negativity Quotes,
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They who lack talent expect things to happen without effort. They ascribe failure to a lack of inspiration or ability, read more

They who lack talent expect things to happen without effort. They ascribe failure to a lack of inspiration or ability, or to misfortune, rather than to insufficient application. At the core of every true talent there is an awareness of the difficulties inherent in any achievement, and the confidence that by persistence and patience something worthwhile will be realized. Thus talent is a species of vigor.

by Eric Hoffer 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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Panic is a sudden desertion of us, and a going over to the enemy of our imagination.

Panic is a sudden desertion of us, and a going over to the enemy of our imagination.

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The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is week. [Matthew 26:41].

The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is week. [Matthew 26:41].

by Bible Found in: Negativity Quotes,
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A fighter has to know fear.

A fighter has to know fear.

by Cus D'amato Found in: Negativity Quotes,
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It is sometimes necessary to lie damnably in the interests of the nation.

It is sometimes necessary to lie damnably in the interests of the nation.

by Hilaire Belloc Found in: Negativity Quotes,
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