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Alexander the Great Quotes

Whatever possession we gain by our sword cannot be sure or lasting, but the love gained by kindness and moderation is certain and durable.

Alexander the Great

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

Author Profession: leader
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Birth: 356 BC - 323 BC

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Love Kindness Sword Whatever Sure

When writing about Edinburgh, I place my characters in the parts of the city that I myself have lived in, or else know well, those being the Southside, Marchmont in particular, where I lived as a student, and the New Town/Stockbridge area where I live now and have done for the past 30 years.

Live Myself Past City Writing Place

Our societies have achieved a general level of prosperity of which most of all the human beings who have ever lived could only dream. Now we need to show that we can stop continually wanting more - more money, more stuff. We must show that it is possible for people to realise that they have enough.

John Lanchester

Money People Enough Dream Possible

The Justices are currently considering a case, argued last month, which seeks to extend the writ of habeas corpus to al Qaeda and Taliban detainees at Guantanamo.

Month Last Taliban Case Which

I have made a lot of mistakes.

Mistakes Made Lot

Personally, I have struggled with anxiety in my history, so I think maybe anxiety or worrying about the future came naturally.

Future History Think Anxiety I Think

I believe that what we are fighting here is not just a small group of people who have hijacked a religion, but it is a civilization bent on destroying ours.

Religion People Small Believe Group

I came very close to quitting my job for the Bush-Cheney '04 campaign. I seriously considered packing up my office and heading home to Colorado.

Home Job Colorado Seriously Office

I'm not against anybody.

Against Anybody

A lot of my humor does come from anger. It's like, you're not gonna pull one over on me - which is pretty much my motto anyways.

Motto Humor Anger Me You Over

For me, public service is an honor, and I have the ultimate respect for the rule of law.

Respect Service Me Law Honor Rule

An addict never stops growing. Stupider.

William S. Burroughs

Growing Never Stops Addict Stupider

Success, for me, is that if my son chooses to be a stay-at-home parent, he is cheered on for that decision. And if my daughter chooses to work outside the home and is successful, she's cheered on and supported.

Sheryl Sandberg

Work Success Home Son Daughter Me

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