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Quote by William Raspberry

“And, yes, words matter. They may reflect reality, but they also have the power to change reality - the power to uplift and to abase.”

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William Raspberry

William Raspberry was an accomplished American columnist, born on October 12, 1935, and passed away on July 17, 2012. Known for his insightful views and unique writing style, Raspberry's columns frequently addressed issues of race, social justice, and public affairs. more

“Wishing won't make it so Hoping won't do it, praying won't do it Religion won't do it, philosophy won't do it The Supreme Court won't do it, the President and the Congress won't do it The UN won't do it, the H-bomb won't do it, the sun and the moon won't do it And God won't do it, and I certainly won't do it That leaves you, you'll have to do it”

Philosophy Wish President Sun Praying Moon Court Congress Supreme Bombs Supreme Court

Author:Todd Rundgren

“The term "incorporeal" is properly applied only to the void, which cannot act or be acted on. Since the soul can act and be acted upon, it is corporeal.”

Soul Term Void

Book:Letters: Principles Doctrines, and Vatican Sayings Translated, with an Introd. and Notes, by Russel M. Geor. Indianapolis Merrill

Source: Letters: Principles Doctrines, and Vatican Sayings Translated, with an Introd. and Notes, by Russel M. Geor. Indianapolis Merrill

“Attention is the opium of the people”

People Attention Opium

Author:Fred Ross

“People who used magic without knowing what they were doing usually came to a sticky end. All over the entire room, sometimes.”

People Ends Sometimes Used Rooms Knowing Magic Discworld Sticky