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The block of granite which was an obstacle in the pathway of the w

The block of granite which was an obstacle in the pathway of the weak, became a stepping-stone in the pathway of the strong. – Thomas Carlyle

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Even in the meanest sorts of labor, the whole soul of a man is composed into a kind of real harmony the instant he sets himself to work. – Thomas Carlyle

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There is but one temple in this Universe: The Body. We speak to God whenever we lay our hands upon it. – Thomas Carlyle

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Iraq is just a symbol of the attitude of western democracies to the rest of the world. – Harold Pinter

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I always have one or two, sometimes more, Navajo or other tribes cultural elements in mind when I start a plot. In Thief of Time, I wanted to make readers aware of Navajo attitude toward the dead, respect for burial sites. – Tony Hillerman

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Its a question of keeping ones eyes and ears open and watching how other people play the game. Theyre watching me too, to see what my attitude is like. – Charles Dance

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To be wronged is nothing unless you continue to remember it. – Confucius

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And for the citys birthday, we will host events in every neighborhood of the city, inviting all of our residents to share in the celebration of Bostons great epic – the story of neighbors who support one another where it matters most. – Thomas Menino

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Then I despair… I remember that all through history, the way of truth and love has always won. There have been murderers and tyrants, and for a time they can seem invincible. But in the end they always fall. Think of it always. – Andre Malraux

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To be a poet is a condition, not a profession. – Robert Frost

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