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"We must work our destiny in our own way and present to the world an economic system based on true Islamic concept of equality of manhood and social justice. We will thereby be fulfilling our mission as Muslims and giving to humanity the message of peace which alone can save it and secure the welfare, happiness and prosperity of mankind."
"If you give a meaning to certain things in my paintings it may be very true, but it is not my idea to give this meaning. What ideas and conclusions you have got I obtained too, but instinctively, unconsciously. I make the painting for the painting. I paint the objects for what they are."
"God, in the end, gives people what they most want, including freedom from himself. What could be more fair?"
"A true artist is someone who gives birth to a new reality."
"Be careful with words, they're dangerous. Be wary of them. They begat either demons or angels. It's up to you to give life to one or the other. Be careful, I tell you, nothing is as dangerous as giving free rein to words"
"Some people like what you do, some people hate what you do, but most people simply don't give a damn."
"Give thanks for what you are today and go on fighting for what you gone be tomorrow"
"Give the brethren a chance to do something, anything, no matter how small or unimportant. A brother convinced that he is helpful is enthusiastic."
"I love myself, therefore, I behave in a loving way to all people for I know that that which I give out returns to me multiplied."
"Whatever you do, always give 100%. Unless you're donating blood."
"Give me time and I'll give you a revolution."
"Masculine republics give way to feminine democracies, and feminine democracies give way to tyranny."
"I am able to love my God because He gives me freedom to deny Him."
"No matter how many people give me advice, I am going to do what my heart tells me to do"
"That is art: to give all you have. And what have you? Your life - nothing more. And to give life means to feel life throughout your whole being."
"Somebody asked me what I wanted to do. I just said I wanted to…just to give back to it what it’s given me. And to meet all the other people that are doing it…just to be in the world, really."
"A joyful heart is the normal result of a heart burning with love. She gives most who gives with joy."
"Vision without power does bring moral elevation but cannot give a lasting culture."
"I am not afraid to dream. You first have to start with a dream. Build your castles in the air and give it foundation. Without a dream, you are not going to get anywhere."
"I consider not what Parmenio should receive, but what Alexander should give."
