Quote by Michael Mandelbaum
Words matter, especially words defining complicated political arra

Words matter, especially words defining complicated political arrangements, because they shape perceptions of the events of the past, attitudes toward policies being carried out in the present, and expectations about desirable directions for the future. – Michael Mandelbaum

Other quotes by Michael Mandelbaum

Certainly, protecting oppressed people, stopping ethnic conflict and promoting responsible governance are worthy goals. But none is as important for American security and prosperity as keeping the peace in the Middle East, Europe and East Asia. – Michael Mandelbaum

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Peace
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In my experience, its not just that serious books get a hearing on comedy shows. But serious books get a serious hearing, as well as a funny one, on comedy shows. – Michael Mandelbaum

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funny
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As a kid, Id go into the bathroom when I was having a tantrum. Id be in the bathroom crying, studying myself in the mirror. I was preparing for future roles. – Adam Sandler

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When you realize the value of all life, you dwell less on what is past and concentrate more on the preservation of the future. – Dian Fossey

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Our imagination is the only limit to what we can hope to have in the future. – Charles Kettering

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We should all be concerned about the future because we will have to spend the rest of our lives there. – Charles F. Kettering

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