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As writers and readers, as sinners and citizens, our realism and o

As writers and readers, as sinners and citizens, our realism and our aesthetic sense make us wary of crediting the positive note. – Seamus Heaney

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At home in Ireland, theres a habit of avoidance, an ironical attitude towards the authority figure. – Seamus Heaney

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Even if the hopes you started out with are dashed, hope has to be maintained. – Seamus Heaney

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Aside from sales, the letters from readers have been primarily positive. – Jean M. Auel

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However, I must say that I am very happy to see that we have such a positive result for our first referendum in our history and that gives me more confidence in Taiwans democracy. – Chen Shui-bian

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My stance has always been that theres no place in our sport for drug users. Ive always said its a ban for life if you come up positive. I stand by that. – Maurice Greene

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I believe that when you work on yourself, you are attracted by different, more positive beings. – Isabelle Adjani

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Lord, make me an instrument of thy peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love. – Francis of Assisi

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