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“We fool ourselves so much we could do it for a living.”
― Duma Key
― Duma Key
“In my view, philanthropy goes against the grain; therefore it generates a lot of hypocrisy and many paradoxes. Here are some examples: Philanthropy is supposed to be devoted to the benefit of others, but philanthropists are primarily concerned with their own benefit; philanthropy is supposed to help people, yet it often makes people dependent and turns them into objects of charity; applicants tell foundations what they want to hear, then proceed to do what the applicant wants to do.”
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“Every mother want her children to be like their father; except politicians”
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“My peculiarity is that I don't have a particular style of investing or, more exactly, I try to change my style to fit the conditions.”
― Soros on Soros: Staying Ahead of the Curve
― Soros on Soros: Staying Ahead of the Curve
“In His infinite mercy, Allah has
sent the light of Ramadan to erase the night. He has sent the month of the Qur’an so that He might
elevate us and bring us from our isolation to His nearness.”
― Reclaim Your Heart: Personal Insights on Breaking Free from Life's Shackles
sent the light of Ramadan to erase the night. He has sent the month of the Qur’an so that He might
elevate us and bring us from our isolation to His nearness.”
― Reclaim Your Heart: Personal Insights on Breaking Free from Life's Shackles
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