Category: philosopher
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The soul becomes dyed with the color of its thoughts.
Marcus Aurelius
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The secret to humor is surprise.
Aristotle
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The greater the power, the more dangerous the abuse.
Edmund Burke
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In November 2004, U.S. occupation forces launched their second major attack on the city of Falluja. The press reported major war crimes instantly, with approval.
Noam Chomsky
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There is still much debate about whether torture has been effective in eliciting information – the assumption being, apparently, that if it is effective, then it may be justified.
Noam Chomsky
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Quality is not an act, it is a habit.
Aristotle
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Debt is a trap, especially student debt, which is enormous, far larger than credit card debt. It’s a trap for the rest of your life because the laws are designed so that you can’t get out of it. If a business, say, gets in too much debt, it can declare bankruptcy, but individuals can almost never be relieved of student debt through bankruptcy.
Noam Chomsky
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Passion for fame: A passion which is the instinct of all great souls.
Edmund Burke
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He that will not apply new remedies must expect new evils; for time is the greatest innovator.
Francis Bacon