Tom Reiss Quotes

Conservatism as a formal political doctrine didn't exist in America in 1940. The word 'conservative' was associated primarily with fringe groups - anti-industrial Southern agrarians and the anti-New Deal tycoons who led the Liberty League.

Tom Reiss

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Painting constantly appeared to me as the one and only possible achievement.

Max Beckmann

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We need religion as a guide. We need it because we are imperfect. Our government needs the church, because only those humble enough to admit they are sinners can bring to democracy the tolerance it requires in order to survive.

Jeff Miller

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I have often said that the lure of flying is the lure of beauty.

Amelia Earhart

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It doesn't work if the bad guys kill his mother's uncle's friend's neighbor's pet dog. You've got to make the stakes high.

Steven Seagal

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After every movie, I always kick myself for the same things-didn't do enough, not enough variation, not enough interesting choices, too bland.

Robin Wright

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The only way to get to that next peak is to be ready for that next valley. Being raised Irish, you know to always be ready for the bad times.

Rory O'Malley

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In Portland, it rains all the time - but who cares? That's not funny. That's not universal.

Jonathan Krisel

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Some people, they got housing loans, and I think they're responsible for taking a loan they didn't qualify for?

Jon Lovitz

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One of the many problems with the American left has been its image as something rather too solemn, mirthless, herbivorous, dull, monochrome, righteous, and boring.

Christopher Hitchens

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I think sleep is just the most important thing. I think most New Yorkers, especially, don't get enough sleep.

Chelsea Leyland

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Contrary to popular belief, I do occasionally get to watch TNA, mostly on fast forward, but Bobby Roode is one of the guys... solid, solid guy.

CM Punk

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I was not influenced by Jack Benny, and people have remarked on my timing and Jack's timing, but I don't think you can teach timing. It's something you hear in your head.

Bob Newhart

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