Innovating economies expand and develop. Economies that do not add new kinds of goods and services, but continue only to repeat old work, do not expand much nor do they, by definition, develop. ~Jane Jacobs
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There is no burnt rice to a hungry person. ~Philippine Proverb
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I would say you have an ethical obligation to pay the taxes that you owe, but you don't have an ethical obligation to pay taxes that you do not owe. In fact, you should be seeking ways to legally minimise your taxes. ~John Mackey
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A crown, if it hurts us, is not worth wearing. ~Pearl Bailey
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To like and dislike the same things, that is indeed true friendship. ~Sallust
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Seemed to me that drumming was the best way to get close to God. ~Lionel Hampton
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When I approach a child, he inspires in me two sentiments tenderness for what he is, and respect for what he may become. ~Louis Pasteur
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Before borrowing money from a friend, decide which you need most. ~American Proverb
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A nickel will get you on the subway, but garlic will get you a seat. ~American Proverb
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In today's world, it is shortsighted to think that infectious diseases cannot cross borders. By allowing developing countries access to generic drugs, we not only help improve health in those nations, we also help ourselves control these debilitating and often deadly diseases. ~Ron Wyden
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Life is hard; it's harder if you're stupid. ~John Wayne
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We get stuck in old thought and behavior patterns that may have been effective when we were twelve months or twelve years old, but now only serve to hold us back. And, while those around us may have no problem correcting our minor flaws, they let the big ones slide, because it would mean attacking who we are. ~Neil Strauss
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A lean agreement is better than a fat judgment. ~American Proverb
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A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. ~American Proverb
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The most dangerous food a man can eat is a wedding cake. ~American Proverb
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We can increase the frequency of guiding coincidences by uplifting every person that comes into our lives. Care must be taken not to lose our inner connection in romantic relationships. ~James Redfield
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Maturity is the ability to postpone gratification. ~Sigmund Freud
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Trying to use the power of yoga to improve your life, this is a terrible mistake. Because all you are doing is binding yourself more. You're putting more of your attention into the transient world. ~Frederick Lenz
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Every parent has gone through a period when their child was not so happy with them. ~Elizabeth Edwards
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I'm a little concerned I'm always going to be playing a black guy, you know what I'm saying? ~Dule Hill
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I was feeling privileged and self-conscious about my life as a musician, which feels self-absorbed. I can't help it, I am a musician. This is what I do. ~Sufjan Stevens
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All managers are losers, they are the most expendable pieces of furniture on the face of the Earth. ~Ted Williams
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You already possess everything necessary to become great. ~Native American Proverb
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Zen is not some kind of excitement, but merely concentration on our usual everyday routine. ~Zen Proverb
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In time of test, family is best. ~Burmese Proverb
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