“The chief obstacle to the progress of the human race is the human race.”
Journalist Don Marquis, quoted in TheBookreporter.com
“Fear is the foundation of most governments.”
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President John Adams, quoted in the London Daily Telegraph
“No matter what side of an argument you’re on, you always find
some people on your side that you wish were on the other side.”
Musician Jascha Heifetz, quoted in the Associated Press
“Individuality is freedom lived.”
Novelist John Dos Passos, quoted in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
“A man who dares to waste one hour of time has not discovered the value of life.”
Charles Darwin, quoted in the Psychology & Psychiatry Journal
“The secret to creativity is knowing how to hide your sources.”
Albert Einstein, quoted in the London Times
