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In spite of the subsequent Cold War confrontation and the loss of the overseas empires, the devastated continent emerged out of the ashes of self-immolation to regain a surprising measure of peace and affluence.
“The splendid thing
about falling apart
silently...
is that
you can start over
as many times
as you like.”
― A Thousand Flamingos
about falling apart
silently...
is that
you can start over
as many times
as you like.”
― A Thousand Flamingos
“There is still much more work to do. One movement will never offer all the growth humanity needs to experience. To expect so is to build your hopes on a puff of smoke, on a whispered breath; it is to anticipate an illusion.”
― Across That Bridge: Life Lessons and a Vision for Change
― Across That Bridge: Life Lessons and a Vision for Change
“Governments and corporations do not live. They have no power, no capacity in and of themselves. They are given life and derive all their authority from their ability to assist, benefit, and transform the lives of the people they touch. All authority emanates from the consent of the governed and the satisfaction of the customer.”
― Across That Bridge: Life Lessons and a Vision for Change
― Across That Bridge: Life Lessons and a Vision for Change
“I like that Jewishness is about what you do, and not how much you say you believe in God in your heart.”
― Hamilton's Battalion: A Trio of Romances
― Hamilton's Battalion: A Trio of Romances
“I believe there’s another dozen thoughts lined up behind each one I’m aware of.”
― The Outsider
― The Outsider
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