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We like to pretend that our generous impulses come naturally. But the reality is we often become our kindest, most ethical selves only by seeing what it feels like to be a selfish jackass first. It's the reason. . . we have to get burned before we understand the power of fire; the reason our most meaningful relationships are so often those that continued beyond the very juncture at which they came the closest to ending.

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Hubert H. Humphrey

It is better to gain a foot than to stand still, even when you seek to gain a mile.

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We should have learnt by now that laws and court decisions can only point the way. They can establish criteria of right and wrong. And they can provide a basis for rooting out the evils of bigotry and racism. But they cannot wipe away centuries of oppression and injustice - however much we might desire it.

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You can always debate about what you should have done. The question is what are you going to do?

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What we need are critical lovers of America - patriots who express their faith in their country by working to improve it.

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If I believe in something, I will fight for it, with all I have. But I do not demand all or nothing. I would rather get something than nothing.

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The good old days were never that good, believe me. The good new days are today, and better days are coming tomorrow. Our greatest songs are still unsung.

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We like to pretend that our generous impulses come naturally. But the reality is we often become our kindest, most ethical selves only by seeing what it feels like to be a selfish jackass first. It's the reason. . . we have to get burned before we understand the power of fire; the reason our most meaningful relationships are so often those that continued beyond the very juncture at which they came the closest to ending.

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Hell is probably quite similar to most Paris bistros. . . a bit overheated, somewhat too crowded, and a little too noisy for my tastes. The waiters will surely treat you rudely and the cashiers will always add a few extra francs to your bill but. . . and this is the important part. . . the food will be marvelous.

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