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Quote by Herman Melville
There are times when even the most potent governor must wink at tr

There are times when even the most potent governor must wink at transgression, in order to preserve the laws inviolate for the future. – Herman Melville

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You cannot spill a drop of American blood without spilling the blood of the whole world…. We are not a nation, so much as a world. – Herman Melville

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Our challenge for the future is that we realize we are very much a part of the earths ecosystem, and we must learn to respect and live according to the basic biological laws of nature. – Jim Fowler

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Cartooning is a wonderful career, and Id like more women to get to have it. I cant think of any reason why we wont see more syndicated female cartoonists in the future. – Cathy Guisewite

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The future is made of the same stuff as the present. – Simone Weil

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The politics of partisanship and the resulting inaction and excuses have paralyzed decision-making, primarily at the federal level, and the big issues of the day are not being addressed, leaving our future in jeopardy. – Michael Bloomberg

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Were first on executions. Were 49th in funding public education. Were in a race with Mississippi for the bottom, and were winning. – Kinky Friedman

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