"We are all such a waste of our potential, like three-way lamps using one-way bulbs."

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“The ideal home: big enough for you to hear the children, but not very well.”

“The neurotic longs to touch bottom, so at least he won't have that to worry about anymore.”

“We have to call it "freedom": who'd die for "a lesser tyranny"?”

“Every group of six or more has its inner circle, its outer circle, and its hangers-on.”

“A woman asks little of love: only that she be able to feel like a heroine.”

“The total history of almost anyone would shock almost everyone.”

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"Akhtar was a master of what Brecht called the alienation effect; she had the ability to sing the saddest song with a bright smile."

— Begum Akhtar

Music1914–1974

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"When I was first elected to the Missouri House of Representatives in 2002, I was part of a group of lawmakers who brought common-sense, conservative principals back to Missouri. As I reflect on my tim…"

— Ron Richard

Science1947–2023

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"There are three possible relationships one can have with God:"My God", "I am God", "I am God's". The last one is best, because it does not tempt pride."

— Swami Adbhutananda

Religion

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