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Quote by George Eliot
But most of us are apt to settle within ourselves that the man who

But most of us are apt to settle within ourselves that the man who blocks our way is odious, and not to mind causing him a little of the disgust which his personality excites in ourselves. – George Eliot

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Great things are not done by impulse, but by a series of small things brought together. – George Eliot

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The egoism which enters into our theories does not affect their sincerity; rather, the more our egoism is satisfied, the more robust is our belief. – George Eliot

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Everything you are against weakens you. Everything you are for empowers you. – Wayne Dyer

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It is hard for any one to be an honest politician who is not born and bred a Dissenter. – William Hazlitt

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Assent — and you are sane — , demur — youre straightway dangerous — , and handled with a Chain — . – Emily Dickinson

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May we never confuse honest dissent with disloyal subversion. – Dwight D Eisenhower

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I durst not laugh for fear of opening my lips and receiving the bad air. – William Shakespeare

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I dont have an iPod. I mean, I have a couple. Doesnt everyone? But I dont use it. I need to because I go to the gym now, and Im tired of listening to morning radio. I want some music! I do have a video iPod, but I dont use it either. – Ricky Schroder

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Men shut their doors against a setting sun. – William Shakespeare

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