James Forman, Jr. Quotes

Attica. The name itself has long signified resistance to prison abuse and state violence.

James Forman, Jr.

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I had never considered myself a political guy, but there are certain things I can't shut up about. When I hear people say things like, 'If 'we' allow gays to marry, then people will want to marry animals and children,' I can't just stand there.

John Grant

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Here's the thing: you're not really ready for love until you have enough self-respect that if you met your exact self, but in a guy, you would totally, completely, absolutely want to be with him.

Tracy McMillan

LoveSelfEnoughYouReadyWant

As I explain at some length in my book 'Energy Victory,' during World War II, the American strength in oil production was a decisive advantage for the Allies. Airplanes, ships, and tanks all ran on oil, and we controlled the supply.

Robert Zubrin

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There is an almost anti-epicurean tradition at the very base of America. For much of the middle part of American history, people who wanted to overcome that went to France.

Ruth Reichl

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There's only one way to have a happy marriage and as soon as I learn what it is I'll get married again.

Clint Eastwood

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Everything is complicated about using concrete - the discipline and dedication necessary to make consistent batches, understanding exactly how the formwork will be laid, what the timing is for the pours, how you keep it clean and neat to achieve a fine quality.

Annabelle Selldorf

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Just like those who are incurably ill, the aged know everything about their dying except exactly when.

Philip Roth

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During my childhood, I played just about every sport imaginable, which became less feasible at Juilliard... Although I remember our annual dodge-ball game as a highlight. The Juilliard 'Fighting Penguins' are a force to be reckoned with.

Seth Numrich

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Those who are born of parents broken with old age, or of such as are not yet ripe or are too young, or of drunkards, soft or effeminate men, want a great and liberal ingenuity or wit.

Thomas Willis

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Actually, I find it great fun to develop family series with lots of characters.

Nora Roberts

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I always wanted to be a teacher.

Nicky Hilton

TeacherAlwaysWanted

All, or nearly all, the advantage there is in fixing any constitutional limits to the power of a government, is simply to give notice to the government of the point at which it will meet with resistance.

Lysander Spooner

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