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Giacomo Casanova quote: "The same principle that forbids me to lie does not allow me to..."
The same principle that forbids me to lie does not allow me to tell the truth. Giacomo Casanova
Who is John Galt?"The light was ebbing, and Eddie Willers could not distinguish the bum's face. The bum had said it simply, without expression. But from the sunset far at the end of the street, yellow glints caught his eyes, and the eyes looked straight at Eddie Willers, mocking and still - as if the question had been addressed to the causeless uneasiness within him."Why did you say that?" asked Eddie Willers, his voice tense. The bum leaned against the side of the doorway; a wedge of broken... Ayn Rand
A culture that does not grasp the vital interplay between morality and power, which mistakes management techniques for wisdom, and fails to understand that the measure of a civilization is its compassion, not its speed or ability to consume, condemns itself to death. Chris Hedges
Paul Celan quote: "Reality is not simply there, it does not simply exist: it must..."
Reality is not simply there, it does not simply exist: it must be sought out and won. Paul Celan
At 1:37 P.M. mountain time, Tierney climbed into the shotgun seat of the cruiser and said, ‘How fast does this go?’ ‘Sir! This vehicle will go one hundred and thirty miles an hour and I am a Mormon sir and I am not afraid to drive it at that speed sir because I am confident that I will avoid hell. Sir! Stephen King
Helen Fielding quote: "It is proved by surveys that happiness does not come from..."
It is proved by surveys that happiness does not come from love, wealth, or power but the pursuit of attainable goals. Helen Fielding
Inverted totalitarianism, unlike classical totalitarianism, does not revolve around a demagogue or charismatic leader. It finds expression in the anonymity of the Corporate State. It purports to cherish democracy, patriotism, and the Constitution while manipulating internal levers. Chris Hedges
Arthur Schopenhauer quote: "He who writes carelessly confesses thereby at the very outset..."
He who writes carelessly confesses thereby at the very outset that he does not attach much importance to his own thoughts. Arthur Schopenhauer
when the imitation of Christ does not mean to live a life like Christ, but to live your life as authentically as Christ lived his, then there are many ways and forms in which a man can be a Christian. Henri Nouwen
Khalil Gibran quote: "A man's true wealth is the good he does in the world."
A man's true wealth is the good he does in the world. Khalil Gibran
John Newton quote: "God sometimes does His work with gentle drizzle, not storms."
God sometimes does His work with gentle drizzle, not storms. John Newton
When microorganisms die, they make oil; when huge timbers fall, they make coal. But everything here was pure, unadulterated rubbish that didn't make anything. Where does a busted videodeck get you? Haruki Murakami
The truth is that every intelligent man, as you know, dreams of being a gangster and of ruling over society by force alone. As it is not so easy as the detective novels might lead one to believe, one generally relies on politics and joins the cruelest party. What does it matter, after all, if by humiliating one's mind one succeeds in dominating every one? I discovered in myself sweet dreams of oppression. Albert Camus
For an answer which cannot be expressed the question too cannot be expressed. The riddle does not exist. If a question can be put at all, then it can also be answered. Ludwig Wittgenstein
Thomas Carlyle quote: "Let me have my own way in exactly everything and a sunnier and..."
Let me have my own way in exactly everything and a sunnier and pleasanter creature does not exist. Thomas Carlyle

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