Representative Peter T. King
November 29, 2009
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“The next time it will be a far worse reality than a reality TV show.” – Representative Peter T. King, who called for a Congressional investigation into how two uninvited guests appeared at the White House for a state dinner while aspiring to be featured on “The Real Housewives of Washington.
Mark Twain (1835-1910) American humorist
November 29, 2009
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“Whiskey is for drinking; water is for fighting over.” — Mark Twain (1835-1910) American humorist
Hajji Fazul Rahim, an Afghan tribal leader
November 29, 2009
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“Most of the Taliban in my area are young men who need jobs. We just need to make them busy. If we give them work, we can weaken the Taliban.” – Hajji Fazul Rahim, an Afghan tribal leader.
Peter McArthur
November 29, 2009
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“Some people have so much respect for their superiors they have none left for themselves.” – Peter McArthur
Andrew T. Somers
November 29, 2009
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“Treat every person with kindness and respect, even those who are rude to you. Remember that you show compassion to others not because of who they are but because of who you are.”
— Andrew T. Somers
Bertrand Russell, philosopher, mathematician, author, Nobel laureate (1872-1970)
November 29, 2009
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“Do not fear to be eccentric in opinion, for every opinion now accepted was once eccentric.” – Bertrand Russell, philosopher, mathematician, author, Nobel laureate (1872-1970)
Miles Davis III (May 26, 1926 – September 28, 1991) was an American jazz trumpeter, bandleader, and composer
November 29, 2009
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“Don’t play what’s there; play what’s not there.” – Miles Davis III (May 26, 1926 – September 28, 1991) was an American jazz trumpeter, bandleader, and composer.
Eric Hoffer (1902-1983) American author
November 29, 2009
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“Every era has a currency that buys souls. In some the currency is pride; in others it is hope, in still others it is a holy cause. There are of course times when hard cash will buy souls, and the remarkable thing is that such times are marked by civility, tolerance, and the smooth working of everyday life.” — Eric Hoffer (1902-1983) American author
Alfred, Lord Tennyson, poet (1809-1892)
November 29, 2009
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“Words, like nature, half reveal and half conceal the soul within.” – Alfred, Lord Tennyson, poet (1809-1892)
Sam Houston (1793-1863) American politician
November 29, 2009
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“He has all the characteristics of a dog—except loyalty.” — Sam Houston (1793-1863) American politician
