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When I was in my 20s it did occur to me that there was something p

When I was in my 20s it did occur to me that there was something perverted about an attitude that thought that killing somebody was a minor offence compared to kissing somebody. – John McGahern

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When I start to write, words have become physical presence. It was to see if I could bring that private world to life that found its first expression through reading. I really dislike the romantic notion of the artist. – John McGahern

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In individual industries where female labour pays an important role, any movement advocating better wages, shorter working hours, etc., would not be doomed from the start because of the attitude of those women workers who are not organized. – Clara Zetkin

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Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude. – Zig Ziglar

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I came back to performing with a different attitude about performing and myself. I wasnt expecting perfection any more, just hoping for an occasional inspiration. – Neil Diamond

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I have played on many teams throughout my career, and I know when a team has the tools, and the right positive attitude towards winning. – Boomer Esiason

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