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"I wish... to see maintained that wholesome distribution of powers established by the Constitution for the limitation of both [the State and General governments], and never to see all offices transferred to Washington where, further withdrawn from the eyes of the people, they may more secretly be bought and sold as at market." --Thomas Jefferson to William Johnson, 1823. ME 15:450
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Shortly after her 121st birthday, Jean Calment was asked what sort of future she anticipated having by Newsweek.
Her answer: "A very short one!"
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Windermere FL
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"Sure, its all fun and games until someone loses an eye."
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New Orleans LA
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"Houston, we have a problem"
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Burleson TX
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"For every little child, no matter where you're from, your dreams are valid."
~Lupita Nyong'o
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Emeryville CA
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Please don't lick my boots, but feel free to kiss my ass.
-Me
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Brooklyn Park MN
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"It's one of those days where 25 to life doesn't seem that bad"
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Burleson TX
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"Individual science fiction stories may seem as trivial as ever to the blinder critics and philosophers of today - but the core of science fiction, its essence has become crucial to our salvation if we are to be saved at all." - Isaac Asimov
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Pittsburgh PA
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Tbr:
Nice quote and it applies to so much. I'll have to find that book and read it.
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“They won't listen. Do you know why? Because they have certain fixed notions about the past. Any change would be blasphemy in their eyes, even if it were the truth. They don't want the truth; they want their traditions.” ? Isaac Asimov, Pebble in the Sky
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Fullerton CA
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TOPIC: Quote of the Day - Meaningful, provocative and amusing quotes
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