Almost the whole of history is but a sequence of horrors. – Nicolas Chamfort, Maxims and Considerations
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A look at the past reminds us of how great is the distance, and how short, over which we have come. The past makes us ask what we have done with us. It makes us ask whether our very achievements are not ironical counterpoint and contrast to our fundamental failures. – Robert Penn Warren
There is a widespread difficulty in the Muslim world, which has to do with how the people are taught about examining their own history. A whole range of stuff has been placed off limits. – Salman Rushdie
When I became leader, I made very clear I was not going to choose the easy life. I have always taken risks. I dont like comfort-zone politics. – Nick Clegg
Theres one more thing I want to say. Its a touchy subject. Black beauty. Black sensuality. We live in a culture where the beauty of black people isnt always as celebrated as other types. Id like to help change that if I can! – Jody Watley
Music has done a lot to enhance the emotions of sports. Its played in arenas. Whenever there is footage cut together theyre always using music. And it goes together, you know. – Ice Cube
