Drew Gilpin Faust Quotes

As we have sought through the centuries to define ourselves as human beings and as nations through the prisms of history and literature, no small part of that effort has drawn us to the subject of war. We might even say that the humanities began with war and from war, and have remained entwined with it ever since.

Drew Gilpin Faust

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Everybody does good things, but I'm talking about making major changes in the educational system that would impact an entire race. I'm talking about stopping these young gang members from killing one another. I'm talking about keeping prisons from overflowing.

Jim Brown

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I didn't go to university straight after school. I went at night.

Jim Crace

SchoolNightGoUniversityStraight

Every community needs a rec center.

Jill Scott

CommunityCenterNeedsEvery

I walk down the street; the garbagemen will shout at me, and we'll talk. That's a pleasure when people feel, 'If he can do it, I can, too.'

Melvin Van Peebles

WalkPeopleMeFeelDownI Can

You've got to sell fights; you've got to be entertaining.

Michael Bisping

YouGotEntertainingSellFights

But either way you cannot deny the sales and what we did.

Steve Brown

YouWaySalesCannotEitherDid

I have only one life, and I can't do all. If I do one thing well, I'm happy.

Rithy Panh

LifeHappyWellOne ThingOnly

While I was with Procol Harum, the only time I'd see my guitar was either when I walked onstage or in the studio.

Robin Trower

TimeGuitarSeeOnlyOnly Time

When I first started writing music, it was to express that. I was trying to find God and trying to find meaning in my life. That's what my music was about. It wasn't to entertain.

Mat Kearney

LifeMusicGodWritingMy LifeFind

If you're a man and you ask questions, you're a genius; if you're a woman, you're difficult.

Martine McCutcheon

WomanManGeniusQuestionsYouAsk

Crohn's doesn't define who you are. You are a human being; you are special and a great addition to society. Crohn's is just a part of your life. Try to be positive and proactive - therein lies the solution.

Mike McCready

LifePositiveGreatSocietySolution

Sometimes the only way to realize what a foolish purchase is is to make one.

Scooter Braun

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