When the people are afraid of the government, that's tyranny. But when the government is afraid of the people, that's liberty.

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A writer is somebody for whom writing is more difficult than it is for other people.

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We should not be ashamed of not having answers to all questions yet... I'm perfectly happy staring somebody in the face saying, 'I don't know yet, and we've got top people working on it.' The moment you feel compelled to provide an answer, then you're doing the same thing that the religious community does: providing answers to every possible question.

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No people can be truly happy... if abridged of the freedom of their consciences

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I have no friends, there are only people I love.

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The secret to happiness...be satisfied and be grateful.

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People will never forget how you made them feel. — Maya Angelou

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A lot of people are afraid to say what they want. That's why they don't get what they want. — Madonna

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What you are capable of achieving is determined by your talent and ability. What you attempt to do is determined by your motivation. How well you do something is determined by your attitude.

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Don't give in! Make your own trail. Don't moan. Don't complain. Think positively.

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