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Americans have been conditioned to respect newness, whatever it co

Americans have been conditioned to respect newness, whatever it costs them. – John Updike

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Writers may be disreputable, incorrigible, early to decay or late to bloom but they dare to go it alone. – John Updike

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alone
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Truth should not be forced it should simply manifest itself, like a woman who has in her privacy reflected and coolly decided to bestow herself upon a certain man. – John Updike

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It is not difficult to deceive the first time, for the deceived possesses no antibodies; unvaccinated by suspicion, she overlooks lateness, accepts absurd excuses, permits the flimsiest patching to repair great rents in the quotidian. – John Updike

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For David Parker and Daniel Parker, with the respect and admiration of their father, who grew up with them. – Robert B. Parker

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I look for these qualities and characteristics in people. Honesty is number one, respect, and absolutely the third would have to be loyalty. – Summer Altice

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Most young people have tremendous respect for older peoples views. – Dennis Prager

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We learned about gratitude and humility – that so many people had a hand in our success, from the teachers who inspired us to the janitors who kept our school clean… and we were taught to value everyones contribution and treat everyone with respect. – Michelle Obama

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It is far more impressive when others discover your good qualities without your help. – Author Unknown

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An original artist is unable to copy. So he has only to copy in order to be original. – Jean Cocteau

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You know what I like to do? I love waking up early, making them breakfast, taking them to school, having time in the morning with them. With six kids, its like a reality show. – Allan Houston

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I try to devote my afternoons to making music in my home studio, but its a lot more fun hanging out with musicians and friends, and trying subtly to influence a band than making your own stuff. – David Byrne

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