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Bertrand Russell Quote: “To be without some of the…”

To be without some of the things you want is an indispensable part of happiness.

October 29, 2021 1872, Bertrand Russell, British, May 18, Quotes by Philosophers

Eileen Myles Quote: “I wasn’t afraid of being poor….”

I wasn’t afraid of being poor. I didn’t want to live in a big house. I’m the perfect size for poetry. I can move around.

October 28, 2021 1949, American, December 9, Eileen Myles, Quotes by Poets

Patricia Reilly Giff Quote: “To me, family is everything. I…”

To me, family is everything. I want children to realize how important their families are and what a support system a family is.

October 26, 2021 1935, American, April 26, Patricia Reilly Giff, Quotes by Educators

Norman Finkelstein Quote: “I earn – I’m not – …”

I earn – I’m not – I don’t want to claim I’m a scholar of great stature, but I have made a certain reputation for myself, I’ve published several books, I’ve never been able to get a permanent teaching job.

October 26, 2021 1953, American, December 8, Norman Finkelstein, Quotes by Educators

Geoff Mulgan Quote: “A modest dose of self-love is…”

A modest dose of self-love is entirely healthy – who would want to live in a world where everyone hated themselves? But taken too far, it soon becomes poisonous.

October 15, 2021 1961, English, Geoff Mulgan, Quotes by Educators

Sidney Lanier Quote: “If you want to be found…”

If you want to be found stand where the seeker seeks.

October 14, 2021 1842, American, March 3, Quotes by Poets, Sidney Lanier

Audre Lorde Quote: “There’s always someone asking you to…”

There’s always someone asking you to underline one piece of yourself – whether it’s Black, woman, mother, dyke, teacher, etc. – because that’s the piece that they need to key in to. They want to dismiss everything else.

October 14, 2021 1934, American, Audre Lorde, February 18, Quotes by Poets

Robert Fogel Quote: “The president has very little effect…”

The president has very little effect on the economy. If you want to put blame or credit, the main person who influences the business cycle is the head of the Federal Reserve Bank.

October 12, 2021 1926, American, July 1, Quotes by Historians, Robert Fogel

Rod McKuen Quote: “Cats have it all – admiration…”

Cats have it all – admiration, an endless sleep, and company only when they want it.

October 10, 2021 1933, American, April 29, Quotes by Poets, Rod McKuen

Emile M. Cioran Quote: “To want fame is to prefer…”

To want fame is to prefer dying scorned than forgotten.

October 9, 2021 1911, April 8, Emile M. Cioran, Quotes by Philosophers, Romanian

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