- Nov 07, 2020
Against Quotes
On taking a stand, for better or worse.
Some quotes here take a stand on real-world policy debates, referenced only generically rather than argued in either direction. One recurring thread pushes back on the idea that the odds are stacked against women; read more at Me.
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- Man
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- Nov 07, 2020
For this is the mark of a wise and upright man, not to rail against the gods in misfortune.
- House
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- Nov 07, 2020
A house divided against itself cannot stand.
- Give
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- Nov 07, 2020
You have to give 100 percent in the Champions League, as you're up against the biggest teams.
- Headache
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- Nov 07, 2020
It's a headache, chasing a guy around. I'd rather play against a quarterback that sits still.
- More
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- Nov 07, 2020
The crusade against Communism was even more imaginary than the specter of Communism.
- Lifetime
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- Nov 07, 2020
I don't have prejudices against anybody. I have opinions, based on a lifetime's experience.
- Israel
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- Nov 07, 2020
I'm very much tied to the state of Israel, but I am against their policy of settlements in Palestine.
- Media
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- Nov 07, 2020
But if Russia is to be part of this larger zone of peace it cannot bring into it its imperial baggage. It cannot bring into it a policy of genocide against the Chechens, and cannot kill journalists, and it cannot repress the mass media.
- Open
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- Nov 07, 2020
My opinion is I can get open against anybody.
- Courageously
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- Nov 07, 2020