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He too serves a certain purpose who only stands and cheers. - Henr

He too serves a certain purpose who only stands and cheers. – Henry Adams

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The Indian Summer of life should be a little sunny and a little sad, like the season, and infinite in wealth and depth of tone, but never hustled. – Henry Adams

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I… grew up in politics and I used to work for the Democratic Party. – Harvey Weinstein

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Politics is the science of urgencies. – Theodore Parker

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I guess youd call me an independent, since Ive never identified myself with one party or another in politics. I always decide my vote by taking as careful a look as I can at the actual candidates and issues themselves, no matter what the party label. – Jackie Robinson

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You have to believe that its through politics that societies can lead social and economic and political change. – David Miliband

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[F]lowers… adorn our lanes, fields and fells, and… smile upon us and cheer and bless us in our country rambles…. the lovely blossoms… kiss the clear brooks and mountain wells… – James Rigg, “Preface,” Wild Flower Lyrics and Other Poems, 1897

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