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civilization people relaxation
To be able to fill leisure intelligently is the last product of civilization, and at present very few people have reached this level. Bertrand Russell
civilization perspective historical
Western civilization presents one of the most difficult tasks for historical analysis, because it is not yet finished, because we are a part of it and lack perspective, and because it presents considerable variation from our pattern of historical change. Carroll Quigley
civilization two america
For the first time in its history, Western Civilization is in danger of being destroyed internally by a corrupt, criminal ruling cabal which is centered around the Rockefeller interests, which include elements from the Morgan, Brown, Rothschild, Du Pont, Harriman, Kuhn-Loeb, and other groupings as well. This junta took control of the political, financial, and cultural life of America in the first two decades of the twentieth century. Carroll Quigley
civilization america risk
The survival of the United States of America as we know it is at risk. And even more — if more should be required — the future of human civilization is at stake. Al Gore
civilization study problem
The longer I live and the more I study the question, the more I am convinced that it is not so much the problem of what you will do with Negro, as what the Negro will do with you and your 'civilization'. Booker T. Washington
civilization vices connections
No more astounding relic of the subjection of women survives in western civilization than the status of the prostitute.... In connection with what other illegal vice is the seller alone penalized, and not the buyer? Crystal Eastman
civilization two culture
Learning is nothing without cultivated manners, but when the two are combined in a woman, you have one of the most exquisite products of civilization. Andre Maurois
civilization air elements
An immaterial but visible being that inhabited the air when the air was an element and before it was fatally polluted with factory smoke, sewer gas and similar products of civilization. Ambrose Bierce
civilization noise ears
NOISE, n. A stench in the ear. Undomesticated music. The chief product and authenticating sign of civilization. Ambrose Bierce
ideas rights affair
I refer to calls for humanitarian intervention in the affairs of another state - a new idea, this - even when they are made under the pretext of defending human rights and freedoms Boris Yeltsin
ideas world chaos
Ideas govern the world, or throw it into chaos. Auguste Comte
ideas stories bigs
Once I'm given an idea for a story I have a million ideas on how it should be illustrated, but I don't have a big shoebox full of unfinished ideas. Brian Selznick
ideas superhero world
For me, Superman's greatest contribution has never been the superhero part: it's the Clark Kent part - the idea that any of us, in all our ordinariness, can change the world. Brad Meltzer
ideas old-buildings history
Old ideas can sometimes use new buildings. New ideas must use old buildings. Jane Jacobs
ideas lakes ridiculous
The idea of it (draining Lake Powell) is absolutely ridiculous. Jane D. Hull
ideas accepting ready
My idea of an acceptable person is someone that is ready to accept my ideas. Benjamin Disraeli
ideas instinct projects
In photo shoots, I rely on instinct. Which is not to say I don't bring ideas to a project or consider it beforehand. Carine Roitfeld
ideas giving people
I have no idea what advantages I truly get, but I know people talk to me and give me time of day because they like how I look. Cameron Russell
vanity television lost
If I ever had any vanity, then I definitely lost it by being on television. Clive Anderson
vanity office fool
Fools take to themselves the respect that is given to their office. Aesop
vanity hands america
Today, America poses a threat to peace and security in the world. Therefore, the slogan "Death to America" is no longer used only by our people. Today, you see throughout the world people setting fire to the effigy of the American president and chanting the slogan "Death to America." This is because of the American regime's exaggerated demands, its arrogance, its vanity, and its desire to control, and because it is a pawn in the hands of the Zionists. Ali Khamenei
vanity needs amelie
When you have a lot of success you don't need vanity any more. Amelie Nothomb
vanity mirrors looks
So when I look in the mirror I'm driven by both vanity and fear. Andy Whitfield
vanity healthy looks
I have a healthy sense of vanity. I like to look good for myself, which is what a lot of women say. I want to stay fit. Thomas Haden Church
vanity enemy dignity
Our vanity is the constant enemy of our dignity. Sophie Swetchine
vanity political killers
The unforgivable political sin is vanity; the killer diet is sour grapes. Neil Kinnock
vanity envy coins
Envy is the reverse side of a coin called vanity - Nobody is ever envious of others who is not first proud of himself. John Stott