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“I hate labels, and I wear no labels. When a man has to put something around his neck and say I am, he isn't.”

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Pearl Bailey, an American actress, was born on March 29, 1918, and passed away on August 17, 1990. She was renowned for her performances in musical theater, film, and television, known for her distinctive voice and stage presence. more

“When the United Nations was born it was believed to be a positive instrument for peace. From this exalted position it became an organization in which nations would at least keep talking instead of shooting. Soon it was discovered ... that words were as deadly as any weapon, and when these words had a number of interpretations they could and did lead to conflict.”

Nations Born United Numbers Talking Position Conflict Weapons Organization Instruments Shooting Interpretation United Nations Exalted Keep Talking

Author:Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit

“One of the great disappointments of our time has been that the United States, a beacon of hope during the freedom struggles of the Asian peoples, succumbed to the views and greater colonial experience of nations grown to power in an earlier period.”

Has Beens States Nations United Views United States Struggle Greater Periods Disappointment Our Time Imperialism Asian Beacons

Author:Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit

“To me India is a land of beauty and generosity, of traditional hospitality and the acceptance of many cultures.”

Culture Land Acceptance India Traditional Generosity Hospitality

Author:Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit

“Jail is a good experience but it has its drawbacks ... all the disadvantages of married life with none of its compensations.”

Married Prison Jail Compensation Disadvantages Married Life Drawbacks Good Experiences

Author:Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit

“sacrifice' was often a cloak for many actions that did not always stem from the highest motives.”

Action Sacrifice Highest Motive Stem Cloaks

Author:Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit

“The building of a just and peaceful world order, the aim of the United Nations, is hampered not by a dearth of ideas, resources, and manpower but by the lack of will on the part of governments to take the required steps.”

World Ideas Government Order Nations United Steps Building Resources Aim Peaceful United Nations World Order Peaceful World Manpower

Author:Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit

“Silence gives answers.”

Giving Answers Silence

Author:Rumi

“The Earth turns to Gold, in the hands of the wise.”

Hands Earth Turns Wise Gold

Book:The Spiritual Poems of Rumi

Source: The Spiritual Poems of Rumi

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