Quote by Ian Mcewan
By concentrating on what is good in people, by appealing to their

By concentrating on what is good in people, by appealing to their idealism and their sense of justice, and by asking them to put their faith in the future, socialists put themselves at a severe disadvantage. – Ian Mcewan

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I actually find novels that are determined to be funny at every turn quite oppressive. – Ian Mcewan

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There were periods of my life when a lot of people didnt believe in me. I still had faith in myself. I really had to ask myself life questions. Where do I see myself in five years? Create a ladder for yourself, and walk up the steps. Climb that ladder. – Fergie

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Of course, bad marriages are so pervasive that they have invaded the faith community too. – Jerry B. Jenkins

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Pray, and let God worry. – Martin Luther

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My mothers family were full-on Irish Catholics – faith in an elaborate old fashioned, highly conservative and madly baroque style. I sort of fell out of the tribe over womens rights and social justice issues when I was just 13 years old. – Geraldine Brooks

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I cant really change my life to accommodate people who are jealous. I dont see why I should. – Sting

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