Ta-Nehisi Coates Quotes

We had particular policies in this country that resulted in the larger share of poverty that we have in African-American communities.

Ta-Nehisi Coates

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I've read a lot of really great characters in some really crappy stories, where I said, like, 'Boy I could shine here, but the story sucks.' I don't want to be part of that.

Matthew McConaughey

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I'm so fortunate in that I've never had another job to pay a bill but acting, since the day I got out of high school.

Amy Ryan

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This issue, if not addressed, leaves any President, including George Bush, open to the criticism that they are essentially ignoring the destruction of the nation and I believe that with all my heart.

Tom Tancredo

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Democracy, it appears, is a bit chancy. But its chances also depend on what we do ourselves.

Robert A. Dahl

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President Obama has decided to have the United Nations review the law of Arizona. You have got to be kidding! We're now going to have countries like Cuba, Libya and Uganda sitting in judgment on Arizona's laws? Enough is enough!

Russell Pearce

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But Italy can only have any real influence on world affairs if it carries weight in Europe.

Romano Prodi

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I don't like tattoos because tattoos are forever.

Mary Berry

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I'll buy a special occasion dress even if I don't know when or where I'll wear it.

Mary Helen Bowers

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I'm just so comfortable talking about my private life: I just think because I'm not that clever.

Josh Thomas

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I don't care what the public wants, I'm going to give it what it needs!

Christopher Dodd

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Food insecurity is not remotely the same as hunger.

Bret Stephens

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You will see - in the future, I will live by my watercolors.

Winslow Homer

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