Patrick Henry Quotes

Do you remember any instance where tyranny was destroyed and freedom established on its ruins, among a people possessing so small a share of virtue and public spirit? I recollect none, and this more than the British arms makes me fearful of final success, without a reform.

Patrick Henry

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I believe that my art gets across the point that I'm in this morality theater trying to help the underdog, and I'm speaking socially here, showing concern and making psychological and philosophical statements for the underdog.

Jeff Koons

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The general tendency of things throughout the world is to render mediocrity the ascendant power among mankind.

John Stuart Mill

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Some very plausible stuff is being written by women in a way that most men are not doing.

Amy Clampitt

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The belief is growing on me that the disease is communicated by the bite of the mosquito... She always injects a small quantity of fluid with her bite - what if the parasites get into the system in this manner.

Ronald Ross

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Being honest about being bullied in school and my bipolar was not so much of a 'do I or don't I?'; it was waiting for the right time. Even before I knew what making a mark on the world meant, I knew I wanted to make a difference.

Ruby Rose

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The thing a writer has to avoid is being the 'voice' of his people and pretending he can speak for them.

Derek Walcott

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There's always something funny about men chasing women.

David Spade

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I'd already decided I wanted to design shoes after I saw a sign in the Museum of African and Oceanic Art forbidding high heels. Well, who could resist?

Christian Louboutin

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Even though I'm known as a pop musician, I have a seriousness about what I do.

Brian Eno

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You must realize that one day you will die. Until then you are worthless.

Chuck Palahniuk

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I love roles where I have to transform myself.

Archie Panjabi

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I don't think I'm made of the right stuff to be a politician. I think I'm made to be a loose cannon.

Penn Jillette

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