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Peggy Noonan is an American author and political commentator, recognized for her conservative views and engaging writing style. Born on September 7, 1950, she has written numerous books and articles, often focusing on political and social issues. Noonan's work is characterized by its wit, insight, and thoughtful analysis.

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Famous Peggy Noonan Quotes

“one way to keep people close to you is by not giving them enough. ... with people who give a lot of themselves, you sometimes lean back - but with people who give little you often lean forward, as if they're a spigot in the desert and you're the empty cup. It is the tropism of deprivation: We lean toward those who do not give.”

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Author:Peggy Noonan

“We must try again to be alive to what the people of our country really long for in our national life: forgiveness and grace, maturity and wisdom. ...Our political leaders will know our priorities only if we tell them, again and again, and if those priorities begin to show up in the polls.”

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Author:Peggy Noonan

“Most people aren't appreciated enough, and the bravest things we do in our lives are usually known only to ourselves. No one throws ticker tape on the man who chose to be faithful to his wife, on the lawyer who didn't take the drug money.”

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Book:What I Saw at the Revolution: A Political Life in the Reagan Era

Source: What I Saw at the Revolution: A Political Life in the Reagan Era

“We are all afraid. That's the thing that unites all truly successful people: fear, fear of failing, fear of criticism, fear of letting down the team in some way. That why they try so hard, that's why they pay attention to detail and try to get every possible duck in a row. It's fear”

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Author:Peggy Noonan

“Do not be afriad! I can see that Americans are not afraid. They are not afraid of the sun, they are not afraid of the wind, they are not afraid of 'today'. They are, generally speaking, brave, good people. And so I say to you today, always be brave. Do not be afraid. Do not be afraid. God is with you. Do not be afraid to search for God-then you will truly be the land of the free, the home of the brave. God Bless America.”

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Author:Peggy Noonan

“Some of the stupidest brilliant people who ever lived.”

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Book:The Time of Our Lives: Collected Writings

Source: The Time of Our Lives: Collected Writings

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Born: September 7, 1950
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Quotes: 83

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What I Saw at the Revolution: A Political Life in the Reagan EraRelated source material

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Patriotic Grace: What It Is and Why We Need It NowRelated source material

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