Quote by Shimon Peres
I think I was a good student, because I jumped over a school. My m

I think I was a good student, because I jumped over a school. My main interest was basically history and literature. Sports were basically basketball and swimming at a pool. I was so happy. – Shimon Peres

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The Middle East is ailing. The malady stems from pervasive violence, shortages of food, water and educational opportunities, discrimination against women and – the most virulent cause of all – the absence of freedom. – Shimon Peres

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Food
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The Jews greatest contribution to history is dissatisfaction! Were a nation born to be discontented. Whatever exists we believe can be changed for the better. – Shimon Peres

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History
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I worked with a group of people who argued day and night – professors, officials, the Minister of Finance – but there were decisions that I had to make. – Shimon Peres

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finance
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So the old Copenhagen interpretation needs to be generalized, needs to be replaced by something that can be used for the whole universe, and can be used also in cases where there is plenty of individuality and history. – Murray Gell-Mann

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History is the synthesis of all social sciences turned towards the past. – Emmanuel Le Roy Ladurie

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If you listen to Giuliani, its like nobody did anything to improve the city except him. Im not part of the history. Bloombergs not part of the history. Its like, he did it. Hes the only one. Thats why hes a little crazy. – Ed Koch

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So Im OK with myself, with history, my work, who I am and who I was. – Sidney Poitier

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No padlocks, bolts, or bars can secure a maiden better than her own reserve. – Miguel de Cervantes

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I do like escapism. I like going to the movies on a Friday night and seeing something fun. – Charlie Kaufman

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Nobody under the sun was like Madonna. She was positive and clear and wholly dedicated to achieving everything that shes achieved. – Nile Rodgers

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Every man thinks God is on his side. The rich and powerful know he is. – Jean Anouilh

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