Some people are born with the necessary gift, and some work hard to build on the few gifts … - Peter Garrett

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Of all the systems of religion that ever were invented, there is no more derogatory to the Almighty, more unedifiying to man, more repugnant to reason, and more contradictory to itself than this thing called Christianity.

Peter Garrett

Some people are born with the necessary gift, and some work hard to build on the few gifts they have.

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What generally happens in this county is that our politicians don't serve us well because they don't tell the truth, and they don't keep their promises.

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I have always had, as I know many people have, a singular passion for Australia. I do love the sunburnt country, its ancient landscapes, its exhilarating reaches of sand and sea.

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You don't want to spend your life explaining yourself.

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The core strands of my involvement in public life are a belief in the need to strive wherever possible for equality of treatment and opportunity, to ensure all people have the means to a decent livelihood.

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It is now well understood that humans ultimately depend on the health of the planet for their wellbeing.

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I mean, I don't have any more words. I've tried to do the best I can to lead by my actions in an appropriate way without recrimination or anything like that, because I'm a very happy person. I don't think I need to say any more than what I've demonstrated.

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When I look back at the past and think of all the time I squandered in error and idleness,. . . then my heart bleeds. Life is a gift. . . every minute could have been an eternity of happiness! If only youth knew! Now my life will change; now I will be reborn.

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