William H. Seward Quotes

It is the maintenance of slavery by law in a state, not parallels of latitude, that makes its a southern state; and the absence of this, that makes it a northern state.

William H. Seward

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: statesman
  • Nationality: american
  • Birth: May 16, 1801 - October 10, 1872

Topics

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Airbnb has proven that hospitality, generosity, and the simple act of trust between strangers can go a long way.

Joe Gebbia

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I don't have anybody living around me who has much of a sense of what I do. That's exactly what I like.

John Edgar Wideman

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I like to play the grey areas in life - that's the most uncomfortable place to be. Nobody likes to be in that in-between state where there don't know what's going to happen. There's a lot of tension in that, and a lot of stuff to play with - where it's uncomfortable and awkward and sad and scary.

Melanie Lynskey

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The 1988 biopic of bebop immortal Charlie Parker, 'Bird,' was the film that opened my eyes to Clint Eastwood's potential as a filmmaker.

Steve Erickson

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It takes a good deal of physical courage to ride a horse. This, however, I have. I get it at about forty cents a flask, and take it as required.

Stephen Leacock

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That was one thing that we learned, that the Klan was making an active recruitment pitch to the armed forces - not just in Colorado Springs, but in other parts of the country as well. With trained military personnel who share that ideology, you know you have a valuable soldier at your disposal.

Ron Stallworth

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I hate feeling full, so Christmas is about the only time I really stuff myself.

Rupert Penry-Jones

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My daughter is one of the associate producers on two shows for Disney. I am really proud of her.

Mary Ann Mobley

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Given that sexual orientation is innate and that we are all, in theological terms, children of God, to deny access to some sacraments based on sexuality is as wrong as denying access to some sacraments based on race or gender.

Jon Meacham

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In the writing process, the more a story cooks, the better.

Doris Lessing

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If you're going to fail, you might as well fail at the big ones.

Dean Kamen

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What I like to do when I get to a new place is buy local music early on and listen to it while we're driving around. I think it helps explain and illuminate the culture of where you are if local music is playing.

Chris Hadfield

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