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Quote by Ian Mcewan
I think of novels in architectural terms. You have to enter at the

I think of novels in architectural terms. You have to enter at the gate, and this gate must be constructed in such a way that the reader has immediate confidence in the strength of the building. – Ian Mcewan

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By concentrating on what is good in people, by appealing to their idealism and their sense of justice, and by asking them to put their faith in the future, socialists put themselves at a severe disadvantage. – Ian Mcewan

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Faith
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I actually find novels that are determined to be funny at every turn quite oppressive. – Ian Mcewan

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The great and admirable strength of America consists in this, that America is truly the American people. – Jacques Maritain

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As Ive often said, Wisconsins greatest strength continues to be the dedicated, hardworking people of our state. They go to work everyday, pay their taxes, and raise their kids with good, Midwestern values. – Jim Doyle

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I get strength from my art – all the paintings I own are powerful. – Madonna Ciccone

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Its all too easy when talking about female gymnasts to fall into the trap of infantilizing them, spending more time worrying more about female vulnerability than we do celebrating female strength. – Meghan ORourke

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I have decided to fight for my country, because we have build a success story in Guanajuato, with real results and more yet to come in the next two years. – Vicente Fox

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I am confident that, in the end, common sense and justice will prevail. Im an optimist, brought up on the belief that if you wait to the end of the story, you get to see the good people live happily ever after. – Cat Stevens

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