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I believe the root of all evil is abuse of power. - Patricia Cornw

I believe the root of all evil is abuse of power. – Patricia Cornwell

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On the last morning of Virginias bloodiest year since the Civil War, I built a fire and sat facing a window of darkness where at sunrise I knew I would find the sea. – Patricia Cornwell

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Morning
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In my forties, my optimism was boundless. I had really good health and tremendous success which allowed me to do anything I wanted. – Patricia Cornwell

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Health
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Other Quotes from
power
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A sense is what has the power of receiving into itself the sensible forms of things without the matter, in the way in which a piece of wax takes on the impress of a signet-ring without the iron or gold. – Aristotle

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power

It is in war that the State really comes into its own: swelling in power, in number, in pride, in absolute dominion over the economy and the society. – Murray Rothbard

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power

Whether it comes from a despotic sovereign or an elected president, from a murderous general or a beloved leader, I see power as an inhuman and hateful phenomenon. – Oriana Fallaci

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power

The law always limits every power it gives. – David Hume

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power

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Stupidity, outrage, vanity, cruelty, iniquity, bad faith, falsehood – we fail to see the whole array when it is facing in the same direction as we. – Jean Rostand

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Faith

I am thankful for the mess to clean after a party because it means I have been surrounded by friends. – Nancie J. Carmody

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Party Invitation

You’re only as sick as your secrets. – Author Unknown

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Hmmm

At every turn, when humanity is asked the question, Do you want temporary economic gain or long-term environmental loss, which one do you prefer, we invariably choose the money. – Ethan Hawke

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environmental