Quote by Paul Theroux
The Peace Corps is a sort of Howard Johnsons on the main drag into

The Peace Corps is a sort of Howard Johnsons on the main drag into maturity. – Paul Theroux

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The realization that he is white in a black country, and respected for it, is the turning point in the expatriates career. He can either forget it, or capitalize on it. Most choose the latter. – Paul Theroux

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Exile
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When I was in the Peace Corps I never made a phone call. I was in Central Africa I didnt make a phone call for two years. I was in Uganda for another four years and I didnt make a phone call. So for six years I didnt make a phone call, but I wrote letters, I wrote short stories, I wrote books. – Paul Theroux

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Peace
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Isaac and I are going to Israel to ride for peace enviromental justice and a safer world for us all. – Mandy Patinkin

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One must look hard through history to find when a clear understanding of the truth moved anyone to fire the first shot. – Robert Brault, rbrault.blogspot.com

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Peace

I am deeply concerned that, without peace and a two-state solution, the Jewish and democratic nature of Israel is in danger. Thats why I have opposed Israels settlement policy since 1973, and thats why I have favored a two-state solution since 1967. – Alan Dershowitz

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It isnt enough to talk about peace. One must believe in it. And it isnt enough to believe in it. One must work at it. – Eleanor Roosevelt

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You have to trust your kids. They have to experience life, and you just hope youve provided them a foundation for whats right and what isnt. – Jack Nicklaus

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Early this morning, I signed my death warrant. – Michael Collins

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I dont consider myself to be a major talent, so the only solace I can take is to hope Im growing. – Paul Simon

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I always give my grandkids a couple of quarters when they go home. It’s a bargain. – Gene Perret

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