"As a general rule...people ask for advice only in order not to follow it; or if they do follow it, in order to have someone to blame for giving it."
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"I demand riches in definite terms; I have a definite plan for acquiring riches;I am engaged in carrying out my plan, and I am giving an equivalent,in useful service, of the value of those riches I demand."
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"I write for myself and my goal is bringing that world and that experience of black Americans to life on the stage and giving it a space there."
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"A man doesn't borrow pieces of his body. A building doesn't borrow hunks of its soul. Its maker gives it the soul and every wall, window and stairway to express it."
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"Life is beautiful. It's about giving. It's about family."
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"Now, dearest comrade, lift me to your face, We must separate awhileHere! take from my lips this kiss. Whoever you are, I give it especially to you; So long!And I hope we shall meet again."
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"Love asks me no questions, and gives me endless support."
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"I believe that every president wants to give everyone work but they can't; they want everyone to eat but they can't make it happen. The same happens with education. So we have to ask ourselves, "Why can't we do anything?""
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"The poet gives us his essence, but prose takes the mould of the body and mind entire."
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"You got to set your mind right and the rest will come to you naturally. No restrictions, no hang-ups, no stupid rules, no formalities, no forbidden fruit - just everyone getting and giving as much as he and she can."
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"When I was about 3, my grandfather used to give me and my sister a nickel to sit out on the front porch with him and sing songs."
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"You want to change your life? Control the only thing you can control: the meaning you give something."
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"Be not too hasty either with praise or blame; speak always as though you were giving evidence before the judgement-seat of the Gods."
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"Don't give me what I ask for, give me what I need."
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"My children give me a great sense of wonder. Just to see them develop into these extraordinary human beings."
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"One of the things that make motorcycling so great is because it never fails to give you a feeling of freedom and adventure."
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"To plant trees is to give body and life to one's dreams of a better world."
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"It's no good giving my heart and my Soul because you already have these. So I've brought you a mirror. Look at yourself and remember me."
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"Abundance is the quality of life you live and quality of life you give to others."
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"Everyone queue up!' Malfoy roared to the crowd. 'Harry Potter's giving out signed photos!"
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