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Ansel Adams Photographer
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"Some photographers take reality... and impose the domination of their own thought and spirit. Others come before reality more tenderly and a photograph to them is an instrument of love and revelation."

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Thomas Jefferson Politician, Founding Father
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"The principle of the Constitution is that of a separation of legislative, Executive and Judiciary functions, except in cases specified. If this principle be not expressed in direct terms, it is clearly the spirit of the Constitution, and it ought to be so commented and acted on by every friend of free government."

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Paramahansa Yogananda Spiritual Teacher, Author
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"We are all part of the One Spirit. When you experience the true meaning of religion, which is to know God, you will realize that He is your Self, and that He exists equally and impartially in all beings."

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Saul Williams Poet, Actor, Musician
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"I dance for no reason, for reasons you can't dance, Call me an activist of intellectualized circumstance You can't learn my steps until you unlearn your thoughts Spirit, soul, can't be store-bought."

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"We dance to fall in love with the spirit in all things, to wipe out memory or transform it into moves that nobody else can make because they didn’t live it."

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Emma Goldman Anarchist, Political Activist, Writer
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"The spirit of militarism has already permeated all walks of life. Indeed, I am convinced that militarism is a greater danger here than anywhere else, because of the many bribes capitalism holds out to those whom it wishes to destroy."

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Ernest Holmes Writer
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"Through the art of affirmative prayer the limitless resources of the Spirit are at my command. The power of the Infinite is at my disposal."

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Che Guevara Revolutionary, Guerrilla Leader
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"Youth must refrain from ungrateful questioning of governmental mandates. Instead they must dedicate themselves to study, work and military service. The very spirit of rebellion is reprehensible."

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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Poet, Playwright, Novelist
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"Words are good, but there is something better. The best cannot be explained by words. The spirit in which we act is the chief matter. Action can only be only understood and represented by the spirit."

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Homer Poet
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"But curb thou the high spirit in thy breast, for gentle ways are best, and keep aloof from sharp contentions."

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