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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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We must not contradict, but instruct him that contradicts us; for a madman is not cured by another running mad read more

We must not contradict, but instruct him that contradicts us; for a madman is not cured by another running mad also.

by Antisthenes Found in: Negativity Quotes,
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A problem clearly stated is a problem half solved.

A problem clearly stated is a problem half solved.

by Dorothea Brande Found in: Negativity Quotes,
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Everything ultimately fails, for we die, and that is either the penultimate failure or our most enigmatical achievement.

Everything ultimately fails, for we die, and that is either the penultimate failure or our most enigmatical achievement.

by Edward Dahlberg Found in: Negativity Quotes,
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Fear is that little darkroom where negatives are developed.

Fear is that little darkroom where negatives are developed.

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It is surmounting difficulties that makes heroes.

It is surmounting difficulties that makes heroes.

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Anger cannot be dishonest.

Anger cannot be dishonest.

by George R. Bach Found in: Negativity Quotes,
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An eye for eye only ends up making the whole world blind.

An eye for eye only ends up making the whole world blind.

by Mahatma Gandhi 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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I think over again my small adventures, my fears, These small ones that seemed so big. For all the vital read more

I think over again my small adventures, my fears, These small ones that seemed so big. For all the vital things I had to get and to reach. And yet there is only one great thing, The only thing. To live to see the great day that dawns And the light that fills the world.

by Inuit Song Found in: Negativity Quotes,
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