Quote by Walter Benjamin
It is precisely the purpose of the public opinion generated by the

It is precisely the purpose of the public opinion generated by the press to make the public incapable of judging, to insinuate into it the attitude of someone irresponsible, uninformed. – Walter Benjamin

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The greater the decrease in the social significance of an art form, the sharper the distinction between criticism and enjoyment by the public. The conventional is uncritically enjoyed, and the truly new is criticized with aversion. – Walter Benjamin

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The construction of life is at present in the power of facts far more than convictions. – Walter Benjamin

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Im only going to stand before God and give an account for my life, not for somebody elses life. If I have a bad attitude, then I need to say theres no point in me blaming you for whats wrong in my life. – Joyce Meyer

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As the time goes by, you change, your learn new things, your attitude is different. For the moment, Im still enjoying ski racing so much that it would be difficult for me to think about ending my career. – Hermann Maier

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Turkey wants a policy of engagement exactly like President Obamas new approach. Policy of engagement, less confrontation, less tense attitude, especially in the region. – Ahmet Davutoglu

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Bob Altman had this relaxed but serious attitude. Everybody loved him. I wanted him to adopt me. – Steve Buscemi

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I gave guitar lessons. I tried to join bands. My mom always said it was obvious that nothing was going to stop me. – Janis Ian

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I distinguish, between nationalism and patriotism. – Michael Ignatieff

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The Amen of nature is always a flower. – Oliver Wendell Holmes

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An unattempted lady could not vaunt of her chastity. – Michel de Montaigne

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