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An object imbued with intent - it has power, it's treasure, we're drawn to it. An object devoid of intent - it's random, it's imitative, it repels us. It's like a piece of junk mail to be thrown away.

John Hockenberry

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Politicians, no matter who they are, shouldn't be able to manipulate the public on a single issue and then call an election at the height of support - that's a little bit of a manipulation of democracy.

Jim Bolger

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There has never been a time when I was not committed to, involved in, or caring of, the social and political issues of my world.

Jessye Norman

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'Happy Feet' has many felicities.

Robert Gottlieb

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I spent a great deal of time with Che Guevara while I was in Havana. I believe he was far less a mercenary than he was a freedom fighter.

Maureen O'Hara

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Working in a gun store is hard on your feet and your back.

Jeanne Marie Laskas

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Don't look at small business as a means to an end and a way to make money until the corporation hires you; look at it as a chance to create something of immeasurable value and beauty in a world that desperately needs it.

Michael Gerber

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Traditionally, I like to watch my plays from the very back.

Stephen Karam

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The defense of the revolution is the defense of the people.

Sukarno

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I've been very lucky in the freedom that I've been given. Every artist needs two types of freedom: You need the freedom to - the freedom to come up with an idea or treatment - and then you need the other half of the freedom, and that's freedom from - somebody saying, 'This is great. This is how I want you to do it.'

Steve Sabol

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We must not confuse religion with God, or technology with science. Religion stands in relationship to God as technology does in relation to science. Both the conduct of religion and the pursuit of technology are capable of leading mankind into evil; but both can prompt great good.

Robert Winston

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Our goals, our dreams and ambitions have always been towards performing live music across the globe, and so when we were told we were performing at The Billboard Awards or being nominated for a VMA, they're like extra bonuses.

Lukas Forchhammer

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When I was growing up, I went to an Irish-Christian missionary school.

Deepak Chopra

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